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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
Both Charbonneau and Shaver understood how key the breathless moment between Cay and Vivian was to Deitch’s vision — and didn’t have reservations about filming it, despite their agents’ warnings.
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Starting June 28, only Disney resort hotel guests or those with reservations can use the free transportation.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Some restaurants also have the option to join a waitlist from their reservation apps.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Tripadvisor — Shares rose nearly 7% after the travel company announced the sale of its European online restaurant reservation platform to American Express .
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 June 2026
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Starting June 28, only Disney resort hotel guests or those with reservations can use the free transportation.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Some restaurants also have the option to join a waitlist from their reservation apps.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Tripadvisor — Shares rose nearly 7% after the travel company announced the sale of its European online restaurant reservation platform to American Express .
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
Noun
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Certainly, there’s no doubt that your environment makes a difference to your wellbeing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The injury casts doubt on her availability for Wimbledon.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Then, in August, the date was moved up to the end of 2032 because of tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that passed almost a year ago.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The provision is the latest question about DeSantis’ property tax plan, which would gradually raise the state’s homestead exemption from $50,000 to $250,000 in 2028.—
Lawrence Mower Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The skepticism isn’t limited to Chicago.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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When guests feel misled — even unintentionally — brands pay through lower return rates, weaker relationships, greater skepticism, and damaging reviews.—
Teresa Mackintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Providers must also cover rent or mortgage payments, insurance, food, utilities, supplies, maintenance and regulatory requirements.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The interim final rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services means being sick with extreme exhaustion and memory challenges related to her treatments may not be enough for Brandon to evade the new work requirements.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Three weeks into his third season, Smith was involved in a single-car accident and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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In 2013 he was involved in a single-vehicle accident and subsequently was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Only one had injuries considered to be life-threatening; Graves did not have an update on that person’s condition during the news conference.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next day or two.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The Seahawks have uncertainty at running back, as Kenneth Walker signed with the Chiefs, and Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Uncertainty across the region The news of peace came with a sense of bewilderment and uncertainty in a region that suffered collateral damage through months of war.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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His deal with the Jackson estate contained a stipulation forbidding any depiction of him in a future film.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
14 June 2026
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This is because Roth IRAs allow withdrawals of your contributions penalty-free (there are, however, stipulations for withdrawing earnings).—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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