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as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
the salesclerk showed great reserve in dealing with the unreasonable demands of the angry customer
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as in substitute
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 spare
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 to retain
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 to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
we must reserve this cup for ceremonial use only
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Recent Examples of reserve
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
But then the reserves took the baton until Clifford took over.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
At my company, Boston Scientific, for example, a seat is reserved for IT at every strategy table across the company, from R&D and manufacturing to sales and marketing.
—Jodi Euerle Eddy, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Fifth-year senior small forward Jordan Geronimo’s 11 points (nine in the first half) set a career high in a league tournament game and were the most by a reserve since junior power forward Tafara Gapare scored 12 in an 83-59 romp over Ohio State on Dec. 4.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
But then the reserves took the baton until Clifford took over.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
The pair will return with astronauts who arrived last September on a SpaceX rescue mission, which included two empty seats reserved for Wilmore and Williams.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
At my company, Boston Scientific, for example, a seat is reserved for IT at every strategy table across the company, from R&D and manufacturing to sales and marketing.
—Jodi Euerle Eddy, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserve
Noun
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Sullivan was being held on charges of assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons and reckless endangerment before she was released on Thursday after posting $300,000 bail.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sullivan, a 56-year-old Connecticut woman, has been charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, cruelty and reckless endangerment.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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British naval blockades cut off supplies of saltpeter from traditional sources in India and South America.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Even with Mauritius picking up some of the slack left by China and Cambodia, many researchers worry the supply of these animals may falter.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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Boateng played 48 minutes on March 1 and logged 28 minutes as a substitute in last week’s 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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There was one game at Newcastle when a new player was sent on as a substitute and promptly lost the opponent he was meant to be marking at a set piece.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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There's also a stock of parts and spares, and a follow-up list of inventory in third-party warehouses that has had its value cut by 65% for the purpose of liquidation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2025
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Because their visitors were man-for-man, whoever pressed Ederson would leave a player spare.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There are, by the organization’s current count, some 160,000 members of the Screen Actors Guild, many of whom are booking gigs on the regular.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Passengers can book a regular round-trip ticket, and get a complimentary companion fare that can be used for a friend, spouse, or anyone else.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lower yields give more concentration, while the higher elevation, averaging around 500 feet, retains high acidity.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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When Lampard was sacked 18 months later, replacement Tuchel insisted that Barry be retained after hearing about his work.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That means aligning it with long-term business goals, dedicating meaningful resources, and holding leaders accountable for progress.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Trump dedicated vast resources during his 2024 bid for president toward ensuring election integrity, including deploying thousands of poll watchers and attorneys to monitor the vote.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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Yet, despite the Jayhawks’ inarguable strengths, there were times throughout the current season when Self’s men looked lackluster, tossing on-court discipline and good form to the wind.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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As the Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, those who can bridge these worlds—who can operate with the discipline of traditional finance while harnessing the dynamism of decentralized innovation—will be the ones who define the future.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Reserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserve. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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