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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
Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
China asserts sovereignty over more than 80 percent of the South China Sea, a conduit for roughly one-third of global maritime trade and believed to hold vast oil and gas reserves.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The valley has had good water years lately, but in drier times, farmers rely on roundwater reserves, which are more costly to tap and take time to restore.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The grim irony of Sudan’s predicament is that Africa’s third-largest country boasts significant mineral reserves, including huge quantities of gold, as well as vast swathes of arable land.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Nat Hab will secure permits to look for pandas in the wild, remote reserves, while also taking travelers to panda-research centers and breeding sites for an education on conservation efforts, research and rehabilitations.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
All else equal, companies locking in longer-term paper and reloading cash reserves for M & A, capex and stock buybacks is equity-positive, at least as a background factor.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
To that end, the groove Williams found on his final preseason drive — albeit against Chiefs reserves — felt reassuring.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Lifting restrictions on them, seizing the $300 billion of frozen reserves and European countries of Russian money, giving it to Ukraine.
—Kendall Wright, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Training your dog is not a requirement on Bark Air, though the airline reserves the right to refuse the boarding of any dog (or human) who poses a potential safety risk to others.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Russia doubled down on de-dollarization policies through increasing gold reserves and diversifying trade settlement currencies.
—Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
China asserts sovereignty over more than 80 percent of the South China Sea, a conduit for roughly one-third of global maritime trade and believed to hold vast oil and gas reserves.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The valley has had good water years lately, but in drier times, farmers rely on roundwater reserves, which are more costly to tap and take time to restore.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The grim irony of Sudan’s predicament is that Africa’s third-largest country boasts significant mineral reserves, including huge quantities of gold, as well as vast swathes of arable land.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Nat Hab will secure permits to look for pandas in the wild, remote reserves, while also taking travelers to panda-research centers and breeding sites for an education on conservation efforts, research and rehabilitations.
—Gaby Keiderling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
All else equal, companies locking in longer-term paper and reloading cash reserves for M & A, capex and stock buybacks is equity-positive, at least as a background factor.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
To that end, the groove Williams found on his final preseason drive — albeit against Chiefs reserves — felt reassuring.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Lifting restrictions on them, seizing the $300 billion of frozen reserves and European countries of Russian money, giving it to Ukraine.
—Kendall Wright, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
The system runs simulations to predict where stress will build up in a 3D model, then reserves high-performance plastics for those regions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Training your dog is not a requirement on Bark Air, though the airline reserves the right to refuse the boarding of any dog (or human) who poses a potential safety risk to others.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves
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Neville said he's noticed many boutique and family-run hotels, especially in high-demand spots like Dubrovnik, Prague, and Santorini, booking out earlier than ever, requiring full deposits up front, and enforcing strict cancellation policies.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kidney stones are small mineral deposits that build up in the kidneys.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sweeteners such as honey, sugar, or sugar substitutes can be added, along with lemon or lime juice, to adjust the taste as desired.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Slot has lost one of his real impact substitutes from last season.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The ski resort also books local DJs to play at restaurants on the mountain, because dancing is the best way to stay warm – trust us.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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In an effort to bond with Hank, Bobby books tickets to a football camp at AT&T Stadium.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Governance protects employee attention, retains trust and reinforces strategic communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But hoping to dodge this defense, WB didn't argue that Midjourney retains copies of its images.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bessemer dedicates months to gathering, validating, and examining submission data that forms the foundation of The Cloud 100.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the opening title track features a heartfelt voice note from his mom, before Hamilton dedicates a sweet ode to her.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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In a dressing room near the amphitheatre on Little Island, a makeup artist (James Kaliardos, standing) was pouring his attention and a wealth of beauty supplies onto a countertenor (Anthony Roth Costanzo, seated).—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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And for those who enjoy the in-store shopping experience, select Party City locations nationwide continue to welcome customers who want to browse and pick up their party supplies in person.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The most likely replacements for Tom and Banks, if both miss Thursday’s game, are Darian Kinnard at right tackle and Jordan Morgan at left guard.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Protein Trend and Body Image Another issue around these types of drinks is that some young people may be using them as meal replacements.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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If history is any indication, the Hurricanes should be able to put in the majority of their backups by the second half of the game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hybrid-resilient architecture—local backups that can kick in like muscle memory when the cloud chokes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Reserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserves. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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