RESERVING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

reserving

verb

present participle of reserve

as in booking

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

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as in retaining

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 dedicating

to keep or intend for a special purpose we must reserve this cup for ceremonial use only

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Recent Examples of reserving Visitors are flush with options, whether choosing a poolside lounger at the Aliée Swim Club—open only to members and guests—or reserving a table at any of the five restaurants. —

Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Instead of reserving blush strictly for your cheeks, try dabbing a small amount underneath your eyes. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour in egg and buttermilk, reserving 1 tablespoon of liquid in the jug. —

Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 Cook the instant noodles according to package directions and drain, reserving most of the starchy noodle water. —

Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Season ticketholders who have expressed interest in reserving their seats will be the only ones allowed to have specific seats. —

Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 The 66 luxury watchmakers participating in the seven-day event are reserving all their new novelties for Geneva, after all. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Ina combines her dressing with the potato mixture and most of the mix-ins, reserving some of the crunchy veggies to add just before serving (a brilliant move for retaining crunch). —

Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026 Divide salad among shallow bowls, reserving any dressing and juices that pool at the bottom of bowl. —

Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026

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But right now, many foreign acts also feel fear — or at least wariness — about booking substantial tours in the United States.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
If not booking hotels or staying at a cabin belonging to a friend or family member, people often search vacation rental sites for getaway locations (listings can include resorts).

— Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026