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 Right now, travelers can save up to 60% off for a group of eight passengers on the same reservation. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 There are also security concerns that keep hotels from displaying occupancy levels during the online reservation process. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 First checked bag is free on domestic American Airlines itineraries for you and up to 8 companions traveling with you on the same reservation. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Telle issued a statement in August about the approval of a company's plans to reroute an aging oil pipeline around a Wisconsin tribal reservation. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reservation

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Noun

Eliminate all doubt and all potential for committing a violation by using a side-by-side or over/under double barrel.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Still, there was a cloud of public doubt lingering over the event.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of doubt

Noun

Researchers see benefit-sharing provisions as too costly; developing countries see them as offering too little.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
The first budget meeting typically serves as a curtain-raiser for a two-week sprint to eliminate as many contentious budget provisions as possible — often with one-time revenue sources that kick the fiscal can to another year.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of provision

Noun

This can address key requirements of the world’s largest cruise vessels.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Any player in the Italian top flight who has a heart condition or has undergone related surgery must pass Serie A’s sporting fitness requirements before returning to play.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of requirement

Noun

According to the report, there was no suspicion that Russini was closer to Vrabel than anyone else.

— Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Once viewed with suspicion by much of the political establishment, nationalist parties have increasingly gained influence within governments and European institutions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of suspicion

Noun

Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Women would also be screened through a questionnaire, which could then move to treatment for conditions related to hormonal imbalance.

— Idrees Ali, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of condition

Noun

Now, however, the escalating trade disputes between the two nations are not only challenging this close partnership, but also creating growing uncertainty for American farmers and agricultural equipment manufacturers.

— , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Together, the flurry of legal filings has thrust the state, its voters and election officials into a period of uncertainty ahead of the November election.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncertainty

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
Mayor Andre Dickens has reduced his asking price for the sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center, but only if Fulton County pitches in $200 million for a new hospital on the Southside and agrees to several other stipulations.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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