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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
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Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Raffles Hotel Singapore Singapore is filled with Michelin stars and incredible upscale dining options—make reservations at Kun for a Sichuan omakase and Candlenut for traditional Peranakan food.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
After selling out its month-long residency at Brooklyn’s Olmsted in just three hours, Alinea is opening reservations for its South Beach sessions starting today, and tickets are expected to go fast.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Eventually, Loni moved in with Benita's family on the reservation of the Yakama Nation in Washington, where Benita became more than just a cousin.
—Nick McMillan, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
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Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Courtesy of Raffles Hotel Singapore Singapore is filled with Michelin stars and incredible upscale dining options—make reservations at Kun for a Sichuan omakase and Candlenut for traditional Peranakan food.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
After selling out its month-long residency at Brooklyn’s Olmsted in just three hours, Alinea is opening reservations for its South Beach sessions starting today, and tickets are expected to go fast.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Eventually, Loni moved in with Benita's family on the reservation of the Yakama Nation in Washington, where Benita became more than just a cousin.
—Nick McMillan, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
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If there was any doubt as to De Niro’s greatness, it’s laid to rest in these face-to-face confrontations.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Without a doubt, the perfect way to wrap up a day at Disney is with the fireworks show.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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While supporting current retirees, this board has long said the state must amend a provision added to its constitution in 1970 that has made real progress on pensions practically impossible.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The latter contains a mandatory fee-shifting provision that will require billionaire Steve Sarowitz and Wayfarer Studios to pay damages.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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There are certain items that people associate so strongly with a particular brand, any suggestion of using one made by another manufacturer is met with immediate skepticism and disbelief.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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Overcoming skepticism and resistance about human agency—which are understandable—requires clear planning, honest engagement with stakeholders and commitment to reskilling.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Gary contends the user rates for the three communities are decades old and too low to meet the requirements of a federal consent decree.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Holtec can go ahead with the tube repairs on its schedule, but the company does so at its own risk as the NRC will decide whether the repairs meet requirements in the end, Burnell said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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While some nations view golden visas with suspicion, Americans are flocking to them.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the Netflix series, a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller is arrested on the suspicion of murder and presented with CCTV footage of himself fatally stabbing a female classmate named Katie Leonard.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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As of Tuesday, Jones was in stable condition and was expected to survive, Columbus police Sgt.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Trump's new term comes amid regional political uncertainty The maneuvering is happening as political uncertainty roils not just the U.S., but also the Pacific region.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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It’s filled with moments of uncertainty, mid-sentence realizations and mental sticky notes.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The commission said there have been 148 such stipulations since the process was started in 2003.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In July 2021, the Oscar nominee filed a lawsuit against distributor The Walt Disney Company, alleging that its simultaneous release of Black Widow in theaters and on streaming service Disney+ breached a stipulation in her contract that it be released exclusively in theaters.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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