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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
Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Its quota system rewards restraint over investment, even as producers race to monetize reserves before the energy transition narrows the field to the lowest-cost barrels.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As Fortune reported in April, the dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen to roughly 57%—a 25-year low—down from a peak of 72% in 2001.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Iran maintains large reserves of vital supplies.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Boston’s 56-38 halftime lead was primarily fueled by bench scoring — its reserves outscored Philly’s 32-9 over the first two quarters — and dominant work on the glass.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Sachdeva acknowledged that about 80% of the rise in gold's share of central bank reserves is due to price appreciation rather than new purchases.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Iran maintains large reserves of vital supplies.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Beijing has now given state refiners the green light to tap commercial oil reserves, according to a Bloomberg News report on April 10, citing people familiar with the matter.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
His attorney, Tezira Abe, said the decision was temporary and that Allen reserves the right to revisit the issue later.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 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
The Roman Catholic Church reserves the priesthood for men.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Antigone’s selection of staff picks and regional favorites include an initiative to support Pima County authors through a consignment program that reserves shelf space for local titles that traditional bookstore purchasing channels often overlook.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The company is offering a $150 Early Access discount to anyone who reserves one of the new projectors by Wednesday, May 6.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
—AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Station reserves the right to substitute prize of comparable value.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Its quota system rewards restraint over investment, even as producers race to monetize reserves before the energy transition narrows the field to the lowest-cost barrels.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As Fortune reported in April, the dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen to roughly 57%—a 25-year low—down from a peak of 72% in 2001.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Iran maintains large reserves of vital supplies.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Boston’s 56-38 halftime lead was primarily fueled by bench scoring — its reserves outscored Philly’s 32-9 over the first two quarters — and dominant work on the glass.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Sachdeva acknowledged that about 80% of the rise in gold's share of central bank reserves is due to price appreciation rather than new purchases.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Iran maintains large reserves of vital supplies.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Beijing has now given state refiners the green light to tap commercial oil reserves, according to a Bloomberg News report on April 10, citing people familiar with the matter.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
His attorney, Tezira Abe, said the decision was temporary and that Allen reserves the right to revisit the issue later.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 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
The Roman Catholic Church reserves the priesthood for men.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Antigone’s selection of staff picks and regional favorites include an initiative to support Pima County authors through a consignment program that reserves shelf space for local titles that traditional bookstore purchasing channels often overlook.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The company is offering a $150 Early Access discount to anyone who reserves one of the new projectors by Wednesday, May 6.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
—AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Station reserves the right to substitute prize of comparable value.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves
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The Lakers are already taking deposits for season tickets in Coachella Valley, starting at $100 per account.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rather than striking out to find new deposits in unknown or underdeveloped regions, leading companies in the global gold sector tend to target mature regions with a history of gold discovery.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When Ponce and Brizuela played in the World Cup, there was no controversy because both were substitutes, and Brizuela’s nationality was only revealed after the tournament.—
Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Although schools are open with substitutes, the strike has consumed about 6% of the academic year.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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White House officials defended the arrangement, arguing that donor anonymity is standard practice for major projects and that using private funds spares taxpayers.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The contract covers full-rate production engines, initial spares, modules, engineering resources, program oversight and dedicated production support services, according to a release from RTX.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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No one books a 300-room Marriott for personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Still, not everyone who books one of these seats actually qualifies.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The country also retains significant tanker capacity — equivalent to roughly 37 very large crude carriers — both inside and outside the blockade.—
Anthony Di Paola,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The hazard stems from a design flaw in the stopper — the component that retains heat and prevents leakage.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Sakai, now 71, dedicates Sundays to making quarts of homemade dashi, or broth, for her household of two, keeping them on standby for breakfast and other meals.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mix seemed appropriate to higher education, which, after all, dedicates itself both to the very traditional act of conserving knowledge and to producing and disseminating fresh discoveries.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But they are expected to rise with tightening supplies of fuel and fertilizer.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Weighing between 24 pounds (11 kilograms) and 70 pounds (32 kilograms), the robot supports both external and vehicle-mounted power supplies, balancing endurance with deployment flexibility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Caltrans has begun partial daytime closures for electrical work and component replacements on the 90-year-old Tower Bridge over the Sacramento River.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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The company's owner offered help, ordering staff to ship replacements from ES Windows' manufacturing complex in Barranquilla, Colombia.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Reserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserves. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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