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as in doubts
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 provisions
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 reservations
Ontario bought more than $275,000 of ad reservations for the spot to air in 198 of the nation’s 210 media markets this month, according to data from the nonpartisan media tracking firm AdImpact.
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Rob Gillies, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The endorsement is the latest sign that many mainstream Democrats are going to support their party’s nominee, despite some reservations.
—New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Restaurant reservations in Washington were down 9% last week compared to the same week a year earlier, according to data from OpenTable.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Passengers can make reservations for some entertainment offerings, as well.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Advance reservations are encouraged, as space is limited.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
At times when reservations are largely available at area restaurants, tickets for their special dinners are more than likely sold out.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
However, some fans may have reservations about cheering for a player under investigation for gambling.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The new Paris-to-Amalfi Coast route is now open for reservations and costs £8,600 (approximately $11,479) per person, which includes all meals, transfers, and excursions.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Rob Gillies, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The endorsement is the latest sign that many mainstream Democrats are going to support their party’s nominee, despite some reservations.
—New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Restaurant reservations in Washington were down 9% last week compared to the same week a year earlier, according to data from OpenTable.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Passengers can make reservations for some entertainment offerings, as well.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Advance reservations are encouraged, as space is limited.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
At times when reservations are largely available at area restaurants, tickets for their special dinners are more than likely sold out.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
However, some fans may have reservations about cheering for a player under investigation for gambling.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The new Paris-to-Amalfi Coast route is now open for reservations and costs £8,600 (approximately $11,479) per person, which includes all meals, transfers, and excursions.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservations
Noun
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Some doubts still lingered as to whether Jax was, indeed, Gracie's puppy.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.—
Dr. Tunji Funsho,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Total taxpayer savings could amount to an additional $50 billion because the IRS has yet to update its withholding tables to account for new provisions retroactive to the start of 2025, Oxford lead economist Nancy Vanden Houten said in a report this week.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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His previous version of HB23, known as HB244, passed the State Senate during Alabama’s 2025 Legislative Session with the same provisions — apart from the provision banning teachers from using students’ preferred pronouns, which was removed — but ultimately did not become law.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Panama City Police Department encourages people and adoption agencies to report any fraud suspicions.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Congressional Republicans called the expenditure wasteful and the secretive project fueled more suspicions about its necessity, according to the historical association.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake is excluded from the distance requirements due to the close proximity of downtown to the park, Chaika said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Duffy’s comments come after some high-profile fatal crashes have sparked public debate over requirements for CDLs.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The warnings also underscore the early arrival of winter weather, signaling that colder, stormier conditions are setting in across much of the region.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Heat, drought and other poor weather conditions have hurt coffee production globally in recent years, causing prices to surge.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Reservations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservations. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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