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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
Customers who have made reservations in August and beyond will be contacted about refunds.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Sites open months in advance, and reservations can get snapped up within seconds.
—Heather Hansman, Wired News, 19 May 2026
The receipts from the Sheraton Maui showed reservations for four ocean suites, two deluxe ocean front suites and one presidential suite for Newton and Kateryna Jones for eight nights.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
With the removal of the reservation system earlier this year, park staff have seen a significant influx of guests in the first four months of 2026, according to visitor data published by the National Park Service.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Sites open months in advance, and reservations can get snapped up within seconds.
—Heather Hansman, Wired News, 19 May 2026
The receipts from the Sheraton Maui showed reservations for four ocean suites, two deluxe ocean front suites and one presidential suite for Newton and Kateryna Jones for eight nights.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
With the removal of the reservation system earlier this year, park staff have seen a significant influx of guests in the first four months of 2026, according to visitor data published by the National Park Service.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
Noun
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Nerves, doubt, and hesitation are normal and expected at this point in the process.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Throughout the nearly four-week trial, defense attorneys have contended that the government cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that their clients intended to join a criminal racketeering conspiracy.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Back in February, a federal judge ruled that key provisions of the law could go into effect, a decision backed by retailers who supported the legislation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Supplying the army from the sea In 1775, American ground forces managed to lay siege to the British army in Boston, but Washington needed provisions and military stores to sustain pressure on this key commercial hub.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Kennedy is a longtime activist against vaccines and has sought ways to inject his skepticism about the shots into national guidance, running counter to the overwhelming consensus of medical experts.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The founding director of the Center, Carlos Diaz-Rosillo, who was a senior advisor to Trump during his first administration, acknowledged that there is widespread skepticism about what the Center does.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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They were freed with the requirement that the mother and Habiba would wear ankle monitors and the family would appear for frequent check-ins.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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But my father’s instinct didn’t approach the point of suspicion.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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The institution itself has lost favor with many people in recent years, and Andrew’s Epstein scandal and his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office haven’t helped.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 May 2026
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People who have medical conditions that cause bleeding or open sores can also be vulnerable to infection.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In a world full of uncertainty, clarity is everything.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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All sorts of improper provisions and constitutionally contentious stipulations are undoubtedly buried within these shiny new AI laws.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The two passengers tell the outlet that New York is the only state that will not allow passengers to return home, even with the monitoring stipulation.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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