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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
Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
As Riofrancos notes, approximately 69 percent of transition minerals—and a whopping 85 percent of lithium reserves—are in or near Indigenous or poor communities across the globe, rendering these groups disproportionately vulnerable to water contamination, displacement, and economic insecurity.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The World Gold Council’s Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey released this summer (which 73 central banks contributed to) reported 95% of respondents expect central bank reserves to increase over the next year, with 43% anticipating a rise in their own holdings.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Milei, who has led the country since December 2023, is now facing off against several threats to his free market movement, including the recent electoral successes of his Peronist rivals and a depletion of his country’s foreign reserves.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Yurachek said the money for the assistants will most likely come from reserves in the Razorback Foundation.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Declining increases in property values while maintaining high reserves and strong bond rating, water quality, and flood-prevention infrastructure are pressing issues our government must address.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Although Beijing has outcompeted Washington in Myanmar up to this point, the junta’s woefully incompetent management of its currency and foreign reserves presents an opportunity for the United States to recalibrate its approach to the country.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Last week, as financial panic escalated following Milei’s party’s poor showing in local elections, Argentina’s central bank spent more than $1 billion of its foreign currency reserves to keep the peso from collapsing.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The coveted award is the property of the Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which also reserves its rights, according to the show's rulebook.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Unlike Samsung, which reserves its anti-reflective display for the $1,000+ Galaxy S25 Ultra, Apple is offering its latest screen advancements on its most affordable model.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposal reserves the right to force a divestiture of the rest of DFP if necessary to open this market.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The system runs simulations to predict where stress will build up in a 3D model, then reserves high-performance plastics for those regions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Training your dog is not a requirement on Bark Air, though the airline reserves the right to refuse the boarding of any dog (or human) who poses a potential safety risk to others.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Instead, agriculture accounts for nearly 90% of water usage, including withdrawing non-renewable water reserves.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
As Riofrancos notes, approximately 69 percent of transition minerals—and a whopping 85 percent of lithium reserves—are in or near Indigenous or poor communities across the globe, rendering these groups disproportionately vulnerable to water contamination, displacement, and economic insecurity.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The World Gold Council’s Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey released this summer (which 73 central banks contributed to) reported 95% of respondents expect central bank reserves to increase over the next year, with 43% anticipating a rise in their own holdings.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Milei, who has led the country since December 2023, is now facing off against several threats to his free market movement, including the recent electoral successes of his Peronist rivals and a depletion of his country’s foreign reserves.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Yurachek said the money for the assistants will most likely come from reserves in the Razorback Foundation.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Declining increases in property values while maintaining high reserves and strong bond rating, water quality, and flood-prevention infrastructure are pressing issues our government must address.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Although Beijing has outcompeted Washington in Myanmar up to this point, the junta’s woefully incompetent management of its currency and foreign reserves presents an opportunity for the United States to recalibrate its approach to the country.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Last week, as financial panic escalated following Milei’s party’s poor showing in local elections, Argentina’s central bank spent more than $1 billion of its foreign currency reserves to keep the peso from collapsing.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to amend the above list without notice.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and to adjudicate on any dispute at any time.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
The coveted award is the property of the Television Academy and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which also reserves its rights, according to the show's rulebook.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Unlike Samsung, which reserves its anti-reflective display for the $1,000+ Galaxy S25 Ultra, Apple is offering its latest screen advancements on its most affordable model.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The proposal reserves the right to force a divestiture of the rest of DFP if necessary to open this market.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The system runs simulations to predict where stress will build up in a 3D model, then reserves high-performance plastics for those regions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Training your dog is not a requirement on Bark Air, though the airline reserves the right to refuse the boarding of any dog (or human) who poses a potential safety risk to others.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves
Noun
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To clean food stains or mineral deposits, spray the area with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Located off Scotland’s western coast, the island’s fossil deposits span millions of years and include ancient branches of the lizard family tree.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Oct. 2025
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He was overshadowed by the four other second-half substitutes introduced by Hurzeler at Stamford Bridge.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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For those who may not be able to find sweetsop locally, paw paw or guava make great substitutes.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Furthermore, all items containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries, along with spares or uninstalled batteries, belong in carry-on baggage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Sep. 2025
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Something around the house is always in need of new batteries, and the junk drawer can be a good place to keep the spares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who books a service is welcome to enter Pure Elevations for free, though the spa also sells day passes for $20 for folks who just want to chill on the consumption patio.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
25 Sep. 2025
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One AmorrAs regular, entrepreneur Dulce Navarro, 41, books the service for monthly long-distance rides to visit her family out of town, and for late-night events like concerts.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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The 6-in-1 Perfect Pot is constructed with cast aluminum and a non-stick enamel coating that not only evenly distributes and retains heat, but also prevents food from sticking to the bottom.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 25% share that Van Kaizen retains from billings is put into marketing, invoicing, finance, legal support, and technology.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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After being held hostage by her abuser for four years and battling through several suicide attempts, Mercedes now dedicates her life to supporting those who struggle with their own mental health or have lost a loved one to suicide.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each song is an experience, and one that an artist dedicates their lives to.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to Gordon & MacPhail director of prestige and fourth-generation member of the family that owns the company, Stephen Rankin, barley supplies were limited for making whisky because they were needed for food, but some grain still managed to make it to the Glenlivet distillery.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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For Birmingham, Alabama, garden-and-floral designer Zachary Westall who has mastered the art of foraging that means looking to nature for his best arrangement supplies.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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One such provision was set to eliminate replacements on property taxes for all political subdivisions, a measure that critics say would cut funding to essential public services such as schools and emergency services.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Madagascar’s prime minister and cabinet ministers will operate on an interim basis until replacements are found.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Reserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserves. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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