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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
The rest of the reservation is connected to the grid, but the power is unreliable and outages can sometimes last days.
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Nate Perez, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Officials are expecting a large influx of pilgrims and tourists, who are required to sign up using a free online reservation system.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Then, the entire process, such as hotel reservation, VIP transfer, and interpreter support, is organized according to flight details.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Make reservations to snag a seat in the intimate dining room or an alfresco table on the rocks by the water.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Nate Perez, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Officials are expecting a large influx of pilgrims and tourists, who are required to sign up using a free online reservation system.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Then, the entire process, such as hotel reservation, VIP transfer, and interpreter support, is organized according to flight details.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Make reservations to snag a seat in the intimate dining room or an alfresco table on the rocks by the water.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reservation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
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And though there’s no doubt the Panthers don’t bring the same television audience as the Toronto Maple Leafs or the New York Rangers or even the rebuilding Blackhawks, the buzz in South Florida is very real.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Kind and generous fellows were no doubt among the British soldiers killed at Bunker Hill.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The precise details of these key provisions were not immediately clear.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Watson said the other set of delays that can be expected applies to guidance and implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act tax provisions.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Approaching all interactions with an underlying skepticism can assist older adults in asking questions, slowing down and seeking assistance.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
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Yet one venture capital firm is testing that skepticism — and drawing attention while doing so.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There will be 223 new apartments available altogether, once the Union at Rose Park is completed, and 165 of those will be considered affordable housing for lower-income residents, a requirement of each development's tax incremental financing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement An investigation led by the Guardian found in September that out of the 6,000 Palestinians from Gaza held by Israel since the Hamas terror attack two years ago, only one quarter were held on suspicion of militant links.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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But when faced with temptation, players driven by curiosity, suspicion, and revenge make dramatic choices to survive to the end.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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The study analyzed blood samples from 47 patients with severe ME/CFS and 61 healthy controls, revealing a unique pattern consistently present in patients with the condition.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Depending on the exact track and strength of the low, Coastal Flood Warning conditions may be met at some time this weekend, and users are urged to check back in on the forecast the rest of the week.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Entrepreneurs hoping to make a name in the tech scene may hear O’Kelley’s early career journey and wince at the repeat firings and uncertainty that came with it.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The new test, which boasts a 96 percent accuracy rate, offers a major step forward for patients who have often faced years of uncertainty and misdiagnosis.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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In about half of states, agreements regarding post-placement contact are not court-enforceable, regardless of any stipulations put in writing.—
Nicole Chung,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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But the pro golfer only agreed to participate in the project after production agreed to his filming stipulations.—
Effie Orfanides,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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