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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
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
Strong economic fundamentals—including low government debt and ample reserves—provided important buffers.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 9 June 2026
To balance the budget, the county plans to draw on reserves, including withdrawing $4 million from its pension trust.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
None of those appear to have helped, with the rupiah weakening against the dollar to a record 18,190 on June 8, despite Jakarta draining its forex reserves to prop up the rupiah.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel or terminate the Giveaway for any reason at any time.
—AJC.com, 8 June 2026
The Eastport floating dock project, which costs $440,000, is being funded by a $350,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Waterway Improvement program, $65,000 in Annapolis bonds and $25,000 in capital reserves, city officials said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Throughout his prolific career, Bryson became known for his pristine tenor and remarkable reserves of technical ability, working with fellow illustrious R&B singers including Sam Cooke and Brian McKnight.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
That remains the case, Yosif said, noting that the US tapping into its strategic reserves has helped to blunt the effect of war’s oil supply crunch.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
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
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
Noun
Those idea were dropped in the face of public pushback, and the council applied several million dollars from reserves.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
Strong economic fundamentals—including low government debt and ample reserves—provided important buffers.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 9 June 2026
To balance the budget, the county plans to draw on reserves, including withdrawing $4 million from its pension trust.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
None of those appear to have helped, with the rupiah weakening against the dollar to a record 18,190 on June 8, despite Jakarta draining its forex reserves to prop up the rupiah.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel or terminate the Giveaway for any reason at any time.
—AJC.com, 8 June 2026
The Eastport floating dock project, which costs $440,000, is being funded by a $350,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Waterway Improvement program, $65,000 in Annapolis bonds and $25,000 in capital reserves, city officials said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Throughout his prolific career, Bryson became known for his pristine tenor and remarkable reserves of technical ability, working with fellow illustrious R&B singers including Sam Cooke and Brian McKnight.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
That remains the case, Yosif said, noting that the US tapping into its strategic reserves has helped to blunt the effect of war’s oil supply crunch.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves
Noun
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The original Brazilian deposits were largely depleted by the mid-1990s, though copper-bearing tourmalines with similar color and mineral composition were later discovered in Nigeria, Mozambique and Ethiopia.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Gangs establish operations in those mines to search for leftover deposits for the illicit trade.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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This is the way authoritarianism substitutes for democracy – slowly and incrementally, until the whole system suddenly tips over.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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Engineers had to come up with their own substitutes for some of the basic tools that other developers use to store code, launch websites, and set up servers.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The Fort Worth division of Lockheed Martin was also given a $17 million modification to an existing contract for provisioning spares.—
Maven Navarro
June 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
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And since no one expires from, say, cancer or other now-curable diseases, and bones and organs can be replaced like car parts with artificial spares, people only pass when involved in freak accidents…or take their own lives.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Bilt also released Neighborhood Concierge, an AI service that books restaurants, fitness classes, and travel through Bilt’s existing merchant pipes.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The tour is so popular—and it’s included in the all-inclusive rate—that each tour books up quickly and there is often a wait list.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The 700 Sky retains the same sporty spirit, of course, with a sleek, lightweight hull and a beastly powertrain ensuring exhilarating performance.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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The aircraft retains the fighting capability of the Gripen E variant and can also be used for training.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Since not all companies think this way, entrepreneur Jordan Buich dedicates much of his time to fleshing out the infrastructure that determines how companies become understood, trusted, and valued by the market.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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The stadium is now used by people seeking shelter from gangs, who now control key routes to and from the capital, choking off vital supplies in the Caribbean nation grappling with a deepening hunger crisis.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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There are many plants with great seasonal interest as potential replacements.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Four of the replacements – Madrigal, Meckler, Donovan Walton and José Siri – were not even on the 40-man roster two weeks ago.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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“Reserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserves. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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