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as in deposits
a collection of things kept available for future use or need
our fuel reserves are low
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as in substitutes
a person or thing that takes the place of another
when the first brigade fell back in retreat, the commander sent out the reserves to try to hold the line of battle
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as in spares
an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original
don't throw that extra bike chain away, as I want to keep it as a reserve in case the current one breaks
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as in retains
to continue to have in one's possession or power
I'm reserving the right to work by myself if you don't do your share of the project
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as in dedicates
to keep or intend for a special purpose
we must reserve this cup for ceremonial use only
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Recent Examples of reserves
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
The deficit spending will be made up by district reserves, which may or may not be exhausted at some point within the next three years.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Pitchers and position player reserves are decided after fan voting by a combination of players voting and the Commissioner’s Office.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum, herself a climate scientist, has made similar arguments in support of developing new shale oil and gas reserves.
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Sebastian Buckup,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Bolivia is already suffering its worst economic crisis in four decades, with rising inflation, declining foreign reserves and mounting public anger over fuel shortages and higher prices.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Oil supplies may take time to recover, and countries that tapped strategic reserves during the crisis will need to replenish them, creating additional demand, Kates says.
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Mike Winters,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Niger, which houses the world’s eighth-largest reserves of uranium, is not immune to this surge of violence.
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Kaitlyn Rabe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Despite vast reserves of gold, one in three people lives on less than $2 a day.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
An unusual sight for someone who generally reserves outward emotion only for special moments.
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Will Sammon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
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AJC.com,
8 June 2026
But the biopic reserves its most pivotal role for Michael's former entertainment lawyer, John Branca, who also happens to be the co-executor of Jackson's estate and a co-producer of the film.
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Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
In fairness to Trump, every president reserves some ambassadorships for donors and pals; some of them end up doing fine work, and others should never have been allowed to represent the United States overseas.
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to request proof of these permissions in a form acceptable to Sponsor from any entrant at any time.
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Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
SurveyRewards reserves the right to deduct or cancel your pending rewards at any time at the site’s sole discretion.
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Besides, this is a 38-9 team that knows how to win and usually reserves its best moments for the crunch times like last year’s club which was on the brink of elimination in a super regional against Clemson.
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Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Therefore, building mental endurance is essential to staving off decision fatigue and reducing the judgment errors that tend to surface when a leader's cognitive reserves run low.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
The deficit spending will be made up by district reserves, which may or may not be exhausted at some point within the next three years.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Pitchers and position player reserves are decided after fan voting by a combination of players voting and the Commissioner’s Office.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum, herself a climate scientist, has made similar arguments in support of developing new shale oil and gas reserves.
—
Sebastian Buckup,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Bolivia is already suffering its worst economic crisis in four decades, with rising inflation, declining foreign reserves and mounting public anger over fuel shortages and higher prices.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Oil supplies may take time to recover, and countries that tapped strategic reserves during the crisis will need to replenish them, creating additional demand, Kates says.
—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Niger, which houses the world’s eighth-largest reserves of uranium, is not immune to this surge of violence.
—
Kaitlyn Rabe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Despite vast reserves of gold, one in three people lives on less than $2 a day.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
Trump had added his own name to the facade in December, over loud protests and in spite of lawsuits filed to stop him, and in spite of the law, which reserves such powers for Congress.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
An unusual sight for someone who generally reserves outward emotion only for special moments.
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Will Sammon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
—
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
But the biopic reserves its most pivotal role for Michael's former entertainment lawyer, John Branca, who also happens to be the co-executor of Jackson's estate and a co-producer of the film.
—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
In fairness to Trump, every president reserves some ambassadorships for donors and pals; some of them end up doing fine work, and others should never have been allowed to represent the United States overseas.
—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to request proof of these permissions in a form acceptable to Sponsor from any entrant at any time.
—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
SurveyRewards reserves the right to deduct or cancel your pending rewards at any time at the site’s sole discretion.
—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Besides, this is a 38-9 team that knows how to win and usually reserves its best moments for the crunch times like last year’s club which was on the brink of elimination in a super regional against Clemson.
—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves
Noun
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The reservations required refundable $50 deposits, but the orders will come with $300 nonrefundable down payments.
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Children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 are eligible for a $1,000 seed investment from the Treasury Department, with accounts opening for additional deposits on July 4—the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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His Five Forces framework—competitive rivalry, new entrants, substitutes, buyer power and supplier power—became the definitive lens for assessing whether an industry is worth entering.
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All four goals in this game have come from players who entered as substitutes.
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This doesn't see three Li-ion battery packs all connected at once for long-range riding, but rather provides a downtube pack plus two spares in a cage hanging from the rear rack.
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One good test would be to create a national Navy Battle Depot, directing the new PAEs to immediately procure and maintain a full ship set of spares for every major type and variant of vessel in service today, using advanced manufacturing (additive manufacturing and 3D printing) where possible.
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The service quotes, handles objections, books the visit, and chases the estimates that never closed.
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Katie Wright, who books sports events for Anaheim’s tourism bureau, said there would be a market if her city built a sports park.
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Musk retains the power to elect and remove the directors his share class appoints.
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American military strikes in June 2025 reduced several Iranian nuclear facilities to rubble, but Iran still retains roughly 400 kilograms of 60%-enriched uranium.
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Jelly Roll dedicates Grammy win to wife After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album, Jelly Roll got emotional on the podium, dedicating the award to his wife, who wept and applauded in the audience.
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What the Science Actually Shows About Pulsetto For anyone skeptical of the marketing, Pulsetto dedicates an entire page on its site to research.
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Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.
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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
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Battery pack replacements typically range from $5,000 to $20,000.
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In their place, Spain boss Luis de la Fuente somewhat bafflingly lined up Barcelona duo Ferrán Torres and Gavi as their replacements.
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