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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
Despite her mom's reservations, Aundrea herself didn't hear any alarm bells.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Online reservations disappear as quickly as they’re released.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Police took Taddese’s phone and vehicle as evidence, which alarmed the family, Bernard said, explaining some of the family’s reservations about the police investigation.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
In the trailer for the upcoming season, Kimmie expressed her reservations about running a business to Horace.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Now Netanyahu was once again pushing forward over the reservations of two of his top security officials.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
On Virgin, guests manage everything from cabin lighting to dinner reservations through an app or in-room tablet.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Google was happy about the judge’s decision – with reservations.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Arkansas Hospitality Association could not be reached for comment regarding hotel reservations.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Online reservations disappear as quickly as they’re released.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Police took Taddese’s phone and vehicle as evidence, which alarmed the family, Bernard said, explaining some of the family’s reservations about the police investigation.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
In the trailer for the upcoming season, Kimmie expressed her reservations about running a business to Horace.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Now Netanyahu was once again pushing forward over the reservations of two of his top security officials.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
On Virgin, guests manage everything from cabin lighting to dinner reservations through an app or in-room tablet.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Google was happy about the judge’s decision – with reservations.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Arkansas Hospitality Association could not be reached for comment regarding hotel reservations.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservations
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Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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If there were any lingering doubts, Aaron Judge has now cemented his status as a bona fide Yankees legend.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The base average monthly premium for the outpatient drug benefit called Part D is projected to increase by 6% in 2026 to about $39, which is the maximum allowable increase under one the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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But not all Chinese companies gave them a rousing reception at a time of intense nationalism and national security suspicions under Xi.—
Joyce Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Laura visits Cherry’s mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), in hopes of getting Tracey to confirm her suspicions in a recorded conversation.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nutrient-rich soil in laboratories also does not reflect the challenges of field conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Blake Lively previously identified Swift as a person in her orbit would have knowledge about discussions regarding working conditions on the set of the movie, produced by Wayfarer Studios.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reservations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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