pooled

Shared among many

Pooled describes resources, money, or efforts that have been combined from multiple sources into a shared collection.

When people pool their funds, they contribute to a common pot: We pooled our money for a group gift.

Pooled data or samples are merged for analysis.

The word implies collaboration or aggregation for mutual benefit or greater effect.

gathered

congregated

Assembled in a group

aggregated · collected · clustered · concentrated · coalesced · grouped · bunched · flocked · convened · massed

water

swimming

Locomotion through water

  • pondSmall still body
  • wadingTraversing shallow water on foot
  • puddleShallow collected rainwater

basin · lagoon · reservoir · lake · splashing · dipping · wetness · aquatic · freshwater · chlorinated

shared

resources

Available assets or supplies

investments · capital · donations · assets · savings · tips · knowledge · expertise · talents · data

Categories
Opposites
aggregation/combination

pooledseparate

To set apart

separated · divided · individual · disaggregated · segregated

ownership/access

pooledexclusive

Limited to one group

sole · private · proprietary · personal · individual

coordination/structure

pooledindependent

Free from external control

autonomous · uncoordinated · standalone · self-contained · disconnected

Phrases
Family

pool, pools, whirlpool, carpool, swimming pool, pooling, poolside, carpooling, carpooled

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G