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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
Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note Sunday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Central banks have continued to add gold to reserves, reinforcing its role as a strategic asset.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
China has spent years diversifying its supplies and building up its reserves, Singleton said.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
However, stockpiled reserves of oil could supply a reprieve for some.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
The Aggies' reserves dominated the Wildcats, outpacing them in bench points 57-39.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The gas market doesn’t have the same degree of supply flexibility as oil; there are few strategic reserves and little spare production or export capacity to fire up on short notice.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
To compensate, the body relies on the lungs, kidneys, and liver, and draws on alkaline mineral reserves such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
—AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
But this sport reserves its greatest rewards for the exceptional while demanding so much that exceptional seems the only acceptable payoff.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In fact, the best system may be to have a modest fee, of $5 to $10, that reserves the stall and covers the hotel’s cost of electricity.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The construct of the NFL typically reserves those picks for the teams still searching for the quarterback, not those who have already figured it out.
—Sam McDowell 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
That the one who removes you from the international feast is the one who generously reserves your seat at the table.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Every institution reserves the right to revoke admission for misconduct, including actions that occur after the acceptance date.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
But Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday played down growing worry about the economic impact on oil shipments from the Middle East, saying Japan has oil reserves at home that can last for several months.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note Sunday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Central banks have continued to add gold to reserves, reinforcing its role as a strategic asset.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
China has spent years diversifying its supplies and building up its reserves, Singleton said.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
However, stockpiled reserves of oil could supply a reprieve for some.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
The Aggies' reserves dominated the Wildcats, outpacing them in bench points 57-39.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The gas market doesn’t have the same degree of supply flexibility as oil; there are few strategic reserves and little spare production or export capacity to fire up on short notice.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
To compensate, the body relies on the lungs, kidneys, and liver, and draws on alkaline mineral reserves such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
—Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Station reserves the right to substitute prize of comparable value.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
—AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
But this sport reserves its greatest rewards for the exceptional while demanding so much that exceptional seems the only acceptable payoff.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In fact, the best system may be to have a modest fee, of $5 to $10, that reserves the stall and covers the hotel’s cost of electricity.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The construct of the NFL typically reserves those picks for the teams still searching for the quarterback, not those who have already figured it out.
—Sam McDowell 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
That the one who removes you from the international feast is the one who generously reserves your seat at the table.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Every institution reserves the right to revoke admission for misconduct, including actions that occur after the acceptance date.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves
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This shouldn't be taxed at withdrawal if families track deposits, experts say.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Citing a recently growing problem, legislators said that out-of-state residents have been driving truckloads of bottles to Connecticut in order to make money from the deposits of 10 cents.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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Dortmund top scorer Serhou Guirassy and defender Ramy Bensebaini started as substitutes with coach Niko Kovač explaining that Ramadan fasting was impacting the Muslim players’ fitness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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In a study published in the scientific journal Neurology in fall 2025, researchers found that consuming higher amounts of several common sugar substitutes was linked to accelerated cognitive decline in Brazilian adults.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
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That means having standard spares available and maintenance procedures drawn up and tested.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2026
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Precision is necessary to pick up spares.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Dec. 2025
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Once selected, the app books the entire multimodal trip, including an Uber Black car to the vertiport, the Joby air taxi flight, and another Uber pickup at the destination.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman also has a live events unit, a speaker’s bureau that books speakers for corporate events and conferences, and a rights sales business that negotiates and sells sponsorships and media rights, including stadium naming rights.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The News retains full editorial control of this coverage.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The soil retains summer warmth while cooler air temperatures reduce stress on young plants, giving them more time to establish a strong root system before the summer heat arrives.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Rather than pursuing fleeting trends, the brand dedicates itself to crafting chic, timeless pieces.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Barnes & Noble is one of the few remaining chain retailers that still dedicates in-store space to physical media items.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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In areas of intense fighting — especially in Darfur — famine is spreading and food and basic supplies are scarce.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The warnings come as technology companies looking to cash in on the AI boom through aggressive investments in AI infrastructure are straining memory chip inventories, leaving manufacturers in other memory-intensive sectors, like smartphone and PC producers, scrambling to secure chip supplies.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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But history lacks good examples of air campaigns that have easily toppled regimes and led to replacements that the attackers preferred.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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In this scenario, the CJNG would fracture into smaller, warring factions, producing more obscene levels of bloodshed as potential replacements try to prove their mettle.—
Daniel DePetris,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Reserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserves. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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