1
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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2
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
Flyers should try to mitigate any headaches from delays and cancellations by avoiding booking flights with layovers, the non-profit US Public Interest Research Group says, and opt to make reservations directly with the airline rather than a third-party website.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
According to 2010 census data, 410,000 native Brazilians live in indigenous lands, while about 500,000 live in cities and areas outside of reservations.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The Attorney General's Office closed its investigation into the matter at the end of October, more than a year after Phish fans who had made reservations at the Wyndham Garden were told that their rooms were not available.
—Ryan Cormier, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But school districts like Chinle that include Native American reservations, military bases or other federal compounds have fewer options for raising local taxes for education.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Due to limited space, Gene's Supper Club requires reservations.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Appellation Healdsburg—and, specifically, its co-owner, chef Charlie Palmer—has strong ties in the local community, which helps the team secure hard-to-book restaurant and wine tasting reservations for guests.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you, enrollment required.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Here are some hacks to get food into tummies faster and score prime reservations.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
According to 2010 census data, 410,000 native Brazilians live in indigenous lands, while about 500,000 live in cities and areas outside of reservations.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The Attorney General's Office closed its investigation into the matter at the end of October, more than a year after Phish fans who had made reservations at the Wyndham Garden were told that their rooms were not available.
—Ryan Cormier, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But school districts like Chinle that include Native American reservations, military bases or other federal compounds have fewer options for raising local taxes for education.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Due to limited space, Gene's Supper Club requires reservations.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Appellation Healdsburg—and, specifically, its co-owner, chef Charlie Palmer—has strong ties in the local community, which helps the team secure hard-to-book restaurant and wine tasting reservations for guests.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you, enrollment required.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Here are some hacks to get food into tummies faster and score prime reservations.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservations
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Part of the reason for its lackluster run has been investor doubts about its ability to deliver on AI products.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The blunder deepened doubts about whether Earle-Sears had assembled a team capable of running a modern statewide campaign.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The court overturned a previous ruling that had voided military trials of civilians and restored contentious provisions of the Pakistan Army Act that permitted such trials.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The data, to skip ahead, did clearly prove that the suspicions were correct.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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When Allen went in motion to the right side of the line, this seemed to confirm the Saints’ suspicions as their safeties and linebackers shifted with Allen.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even with reporting requirements, the system relies on companies to share accurate information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Reservations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservations. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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