Synonyms of reserves

reserves 1 of 2

noun

plural of reserve

1

as in deposits

a collection of things kept available for future use or need

our fuel reserves are low

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deposits
• supplies
• hoards
• caches
• stores
• funds
• collections
• reservoirs
• stockpiles
• arsenals
• budgets
• banks
• stocks
• accumulations
• nest eggs
• pools
• armories
• gatherings
• assemblages

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitutes
• replacements
• backups
• surrogates
• assistants
• subs
• covers
• reliefs
• pinch hitters
• proxies
• designated hitters
• delegates
• alternates
• stand-ins
• locum tenentes
• fill-ins
• deputies
• representatives
• agents
• apologies
• understudies
• factors
• commissaries
• makeshifts
• assignees
• attorneys
• reps
• seconds
• successors
• relievers
• procurators
• envoys
• stopgaps
• superseders

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spares
• substitutes
• backups
• replacements
• extras
• stocks
• copies
• reproductions
• doubles
• duplicates
• clones
• replicas
• carbon copies
• dupes
• dummies
• replications

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originals
• prototypes
• archetypes

reserves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of reserve

1

as in books

to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use

we made sure to reserve a kennel for our dog several months before the start of the family vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• books
• hires
• retains
• bespeaks
• contracts
• earmarks
• engages

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retains
• keeps
• holds
• preserves
• possesses
• has
• withholds
• saves
• conserves
• protects
• hangs on to
• holds on to
• guards
• owns
• enjoys
• manages
• controls
• boasts
• rules
• treasures
• harbors
• commands
• directs
• clings (to)
• hugs
• cherishes
• detains
• bears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yields
• releases
• relinquishes
• surrenders
• contributes
• gives up
• drops
• gives
• abandons
• declines
• donates
• cedes
• rejects
• dumps
• hands over
• discards
• loses
• repudiates
• hands out
• spurns

3

as in dedicates

to keep or intend for a special purpose

we must reserve this cup for ceremonial use only

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicates
• devotes
• saves
• allocates
• gives up (to)
• earmarks
• sets apart
• sets by
• sets aside
• consecrates
• uses
• entrusts
• sanctifies
• consigns
• commits
• employs
• confides
• blesses
• bestows
• applies
• hallows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misuses
• misapplies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reserves

Noun

The next domino to watch is sophomore forward David Punch, who was honorable mention All-Big 12 along with key reserves Tanner Toolson and Liutaurus Lelevicius. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026

Memphis reserves Adama Bal and Dariq Whitehead each made six 3-pointers. —ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026

Georgieva warned that the poorest countries lacking sufficient reserves will be the most affected. —Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026

But both are estimated to have oil reserves equal to more than 200 days of demand. —Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026

On the other side, the district points to ongoing deficit spending that officials predict is likely to wipe out entirely the reserves in three to four years. —Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

The billions of dollars that Haitians send home, the IMF said, have helped the government’s Central Bank reserves, while offsetting the high fuel prices despite the uncertainty surrounding the potential termination of Haitians’ Temporary Protected Status in the United States. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026

The company is taking proactive steps to mitigate risks, including building its own fuel reserves and working closely with logistics partners and customers to maintain operations. —Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026

Close to 70% of the vast country has never been explored for potential oil or gas reserves. —Jordan Blum, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026

Verb

While Adebayo was named NBA East Player of the Week in the days after his scoring binge, the league reserves its weekly and monthly awards for players on teams with superior records. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026

Station reserves the right to substitute prize of comparable value. —Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026

The government usually reserves such an agreement for lawbreaking corporations to avoid putting large employers out of business — not for fugitive billionaires. —Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026

Later Tuesday, a spokesperson for the FTA confirmed the agency did not plan to withhold federal funds from the CTA over safety issues, although the agency reserves the right to do so in the future. —Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026

That’s because the mega retailer reserves its best, most impressive deals for subscribers, giving Prime Members access to special prices on everything from luggage sets to walking shoes. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026

Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. —AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026

The ministry added that Saudi Arabia reserves the right to take measures to protect its security, including responding to aggression. —Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026

Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to amend the above list without notice. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026