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as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
despite my reservations, we hired the young teen as a babysitter
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as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
gave us his approval without any reservations
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Recent Examples of reservation
Save $60 on travel through Orbitz Rewards Orbucks can be earned and used on future reservations and bookings, and app users have the opportunity to maximize savings even further.
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Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
For a special dinner, make a reservation at Feller for dishes like pecan walleye with wild nettle pistou, or bison short ribs with Manchego grits.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite their reservations, the guests tip a whopping $28,000, which comes out to $2,100 each.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Steep price tags and difficult-to-obtain reservations make spending an afternoon at a vineyard exclusive to special occasions.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
For a special dinner, make a reservation at Feller for dishes like pecan walleye with wild nettle pistou, or bison short ribs with Manchego grits.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite their reservations, the guests tip a whopping $28,000, which comes out to $2,100 each.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Steep price tags and difficult-to-obtain reservations make spending an afternoon at a vineyard exclusive to special occasions.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
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Japan is reasserting its military presence across Asia amid rising worries of Chinese aggression and doubts over US commitment to the region’s security.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Attorneys for the defendants, however, contended that the government doesn’t have the evidence to prove there was intent to join a criminal racketeering conspiracy beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Another provision allows pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter for adults without a prescription.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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These provisions combine to make every part of the city’s education spending function like a ratchet.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Supporters said the proposal was met with skepticism by lawmakers who recognize the private entities do not have taxpayer funding like their public counterparts and need to be paid for their services.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Reports suggesting Sarah Ferguson has stepped back from public life to protect her family are being met with skepticism from within her own circle.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
3 May 2026
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Nevertheless, the lawsuit said Bayfront Park Management Trust lacked a proper accounting system and didn’t have requirements for expenses to be supported by a contract or invoice policy, nor a policy or procedure to ensure vendors were selected through a competitive bidding process.—
Tess Riski
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The state also does not have a minimum age requirement to possess a firearm, a law that gun control advocates have criticized for allowing minors to carry guns.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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British authorities arrested a man from Sudan on suspicion of endangering life in that case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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But the Biden administration, in the thrall of progressive economic policy that views productive business endeavors with the utmost suspicion, soon stepped in.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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The victim was taken to a local hospital and listed in stable condition.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The person who confirmed the FBI’s search was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for SMCP, which owns contemporary brands Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac, and is navigating both operational shifts and ongoing shareholder uncertainty.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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All that uncertainty does more than pull us away from meaning.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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The memorandum of understanding agreed to by the parties includes stipulations for local news programming and the management of WBNS-TV in Columbus and WKYC-TV in Cleveland, the two markets where the combined company would operate two stations.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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McAfee, who works with TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, says he is done with WWE as part of the stipulation if Orton loses.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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