How to Use reserved in a Sentence

reserved

adjective

• She is a very reserved young woman.
• The front row is reserved for faculty.
• Place the reserved plate or lid on top of the peanuts to weigh them down a bit.
  — Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
• Add 4 cups of the reserved corn stock; bring to a boil over high.
  — Melissa King, PEOPLE.com, 13 Aug. 2020
• Top it with the reserved 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture.
  — Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2020
• If not salty enough, add a touch of the reserved olive brine.
  — The View, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2022
• Drain the spaghetti and spinach and place in the bowl with the reserved water.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 17 Nov. 2021
• Lawn seats are free but a reserved VIP seat in the front will cost $40.
  — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022
• Step 4 When ready to re-fry, set the same wok over high heat, with the reserved oil in it.
  — Jing Gao, Saveur, 31 Jan. 2024
• Top with the reserved scallions, and serve with steamed rice.
  — The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
• Stir in the reserved vegetables and the lemon zest and juice.
  — Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
• Add a cup of the strained, reserved chicken broth and whisk to combine.
  — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
• Stir in the reserved chicken and the remaining cilantro and remove the pot from the heat.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
• Purchase the book from the Library Shop SD for a reserved seat.
  — The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
• Next, deglaze the pan by adding the reserved juice from scooped out tomatoes.
  — Akili King, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2020
• To fry the eggs: In the reserved nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
• Add ¼ cup of reserved pasta water to the pan and bring to a boil.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2020
• Remove from the heat, add the reserved beef and any juices, and stir to combine.
  — James Beard, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
• Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice and mix well.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
• Soon after, Wham! took the stage and bounced around in reserved style.
  — Mark Gray, People.com, 8 July 2025
• Stir in the lemon zest and juice, crab meat, and about 3/4 cup of the reserved pasta water.
  — Star Tribune, 9 Apr. 2021
• Stir in the reserved peanut sauce along with the tempeh and its marinade.
  — Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025
• Remove the dish from the oven and garnish with the reserved chorizo and cilantro.
  — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 3 June 2020
• The reserved spot for the speaker could be any bill of his choosing.
  — Tal Kopan, CNN, 9 May 2018
• Meanwhile, transfer the butter to the reserved bowl and use a spoon or fork to mash it.
  — Ali Slagle, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2023
• That turn in the national spotlight was in stark contrast to Hughes’ reserved nature.
  — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
• Shayla was more reserved, often scrolling quietly on her phone.
  — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
• Add reserved fennel bulb and mix again to combine.
  — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
• Add a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and emulsify the sauce until glossy.
  — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
• Free, or $32 for a reserved seat and book copy.
  — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026