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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
Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The Institute for the Study of War think tank suggested that Russia is unlikely to have the reserves to exploit Pokrovsk's potential fall to advance rapidly to seize more of the Donbas region.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
China is also leveraging its vast thorium reserves, particularly in Inner Mongolia, to fuel this new generation of reactors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Court filings reveal that the contingency fund is nearly depleted, with no money left for new applicants, disaster relief, or emergency reserves.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Peru is a multicultural nation filled with unique traditions, world-class gastronomy, and vast natural reserves.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump has turned aside Maduro's offer of access to Venezuela's rich oil reserves in exchange for maintaining power in the country.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
There is a growing clamor to use blockchain technology to tokenize commodities such as Ghana’s gold reserves, Botswana’s diamond reserves, and Zimbabwe’s platinum.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
With the game in hand, Wyoming was playing its reserves late in the fourth quarter when the Rams reached the red zone before turning the ball over on downs.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In the event of cancellation, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to the event requiring such cancellation.
—CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The coveted award is the property of the Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which also reserves its rights, according to the show's rulebook.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Unlike Samsung, which reserves its anti-reflective display for the $1,000+ Galaxy S25 Ultra, Apple is offering its latest screen advancements on its most affordable model.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposal reserves the right to force a divestiture of the rest of DFP if necessary to open this market.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Carefree can afford to lose its NIA water without resorting to groundwater reserves, according to Crane, but cuts in its M&I water could force the town to draw on its savings.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The Institute for the Study of War think tank suggested that Russia is unlikely to have the reserves to exploit Pokrovsk's potential fall to advance rapidly to seize more of the Donbas region.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
China is also leveraging its vast thorium reserves, particularly in Inner Mongolia, to fuel this new generation of reactors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Court filings reveal that the contingency fund is nearly depleted, with no money left for new applicants, disaster relief, or emergency reserves.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Peru is a multicultural nation filled with unique traditions, world-class gastronomy, and vast natural reserves.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump has turned aside Maduro's offer of access to Venezuela's rich oil reserves in exchange for maintaining power in the country.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
There is a growing clamor to use blockchain technology to tokenize commodities such as Ghana’s gold reserves, Botswana’s diamond reserves, and Zimbabwe’s platinum.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
With the game in hand, Wyoming was playing its reserves late in the fourth quarter when the Rams reached the red zone before turning the ball over on downs.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Hudson, though, reserves her praise for the 16,000 people who execute the organization’s global mission.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In the event of cancellation, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to the event requiring such cancellation.
—CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The coveted award is the property of the Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which also reserves its rights, according to the show's rulebook.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Unlike Samsung, which reserves its anti-reflective display for the $1,000+ Galaxy S25 Ultra, Apple is offering its latest screen advancements on its most affordable model.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposal reserves the right to force a divestiture of the rest of DFP if necessary to open this market.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves
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Silgranit sinks can be cleaned with a mixture of dish soap and vinegar, which will need to sit for at least an hour if there are any hard water deposits before being rinsed and dried.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new mineral deposits fuse with existing tissue to form what is essentially new enamel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both coffee and tea can also serve as healthier substitutes for other drinks too.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
7 Nov. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Probably requires at least splash resistant hands (or a whole bunch of spares).—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
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Furthermore, all items containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries, along with spares or uninstalled batteries, belong in carry-on baggage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crema Club, in the Pinheiros district, books some of the best local and international DJs.—
Carolina Abbott Galvão,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Over Hanai’s objections, the House of Tanba-ya’s corporate benefactor (Kyusaku Shimada) books them into a large theater, and soon their onnagata-duo novelty has given them a kind of boy-band heartthrob popularity.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Free Press retains editorial control of this work.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The sponsor retains responsibility for the content and holds the copyright to their material.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Following the deaths of his brother William (Felix Kammerer) and his sister-in-law Elizabeth (Mia Goth), Victor vows vengeance on the Creature and dedicates the rest of his life to a merciless pursuit of him.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Willie—a Galveston, Texas-native—dedicates his life to building a progressive faith community, deprogram toxic religiosity, and approaching life’s biggest questions with those who wonder.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Kyiv has persistently targeted various types of sites linked to Moscow's military industry, from fuel depots to refineries funding its war effort to chemical factories grinding out supplies for ammunition.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The essentials – groceries and household supplies – remain the sole bright spots in consumer budgets.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the replacements are still made of complex materials that include additives like colorants; the chemicals can react in ways the companies may not intend or understand, Boucher says.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Nittany Lions considered possible replacements from the Big Ten early in the search.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Reserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserves. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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