RESERVATION Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

reservation

noun

ˌre-zər-ˈvā-shən

Definition of reservation

as in doubt

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something despite my reservations, we hired the young teen as a babysitter

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as in provision

something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends gave us his approval without any reservations

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Recent Examples of reservation Martin was 31 years old when he was reported missing after a welfare check on the Fond du Lac reservation in 2024. — Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Book Alaska or holiday cruises, new ships, limited-availability suites, and unusual itineraries at least 12 to 18 months in advance—ideally when reservations first open. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 The Ritz-Carlton is home to Turkey’s first Nobu, still one of Istanbul’s hardest restaurant reservations to secure. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 Vacation planning used to revolve around landmarks and restaurant reservations. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reservation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation

Noun

The revelation that the holdout may have had reasonable doubt fueled sharply conflicting reactions.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The defense acknowledged the affair but argued the state had built its case on a theory of motive and would be unable to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of doubt

Noun

Among its provisions, AB 1383 would lower the age at which certain safety employees could receive a 3% at 55 retirement formula from 57 to 55.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Congress has recognized the problem, with the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act introduced in 2026 including provisions that would cap certain athlete-agent fees at 5% and impose additional contract protections.

— Chris Corr, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of provision

Noun

Lawmakers in both parties agree more guardrails are needed, but even narrow attempts at regulation have fallen apart and a certain skepticism has set in.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Some analysts voiced skepticism about the risk of a societal-scale attack carried out by AI, however, noting that such warnings typically come in the form of vague hypotheticals.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of skepticism

Noun

By combining aluminum’s low weight with a pre-applied coating, the company is targeting a way to make battery components easier to manufacture while meeting durability and insulation requirements.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Yet after this rapid expansion, any potential slowdown in AI demand growth, or efficiency gains that reduce data center power requirements, could introduce significant instability into power grid operations.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of requirement

Noun

Dmitriy Mazurov plays successful company director Gleb, whose seemingly perfect life starts to unravel, not due to the conflict however, but rather his suspicions that his wife (Iris Lebedeva) is having an affair.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Part of the investigation’s task was to examine the response of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), including whether senior staff should have responded differently when suspicions about Letby’s behavior were eventually raised.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of suspicion

Noun

Secor is studying new ink materials designed to withstand extreme conditions, including the temperature swings encountered in space.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Scoggin set bail at $400,000 with no conditions and $200,000 with conditions.

— TIM SULLIVAN, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of condition

Noun

Utah countered with an $8 million offer and stipulations that Scalley would have roster management oversight beyond the 2026 season.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Specter is unpersuaded by that stance, contending that staffing is within the county’s control and not a valid reason for exemption from the stipulation.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

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