reserves 1 of 2

noun

Definition of reservesnext
plural of reserve
1
as in deposits
a collection of things kept available for future use or need our fuel reserves are low

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2
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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3
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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reserves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of reserve
1
as in books
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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2
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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3
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 Synonyms for reserves
  1. retains
  2. replacements
  3. keeps
  4. holds
  5. extras
  6. preserves
  7. allocates
  8. possesses
Verb
  • This unique construction method allows for a material that retains the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic while gaining the shock-absorbing properties of fiberglass.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The main residence, enveloped in native plantings and a native oak grove, harks back to 1956 and retains a distinct midcentury style, though it was recently reimagined with rich, natural materials, a neutral color palette, and a strong connection to the outdoors through its many windows.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of retains
Noun
  • Riley hasn’t had any issue finding replacements at running back in the past.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Almost every ingredients label includes chemicals, soy bean oil, sugar or sugar replacements like high-fructose corn syrup.
    Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of replacements
Verb
  • The Starter Set comes in a beautiful box with a vessel and crystal coaster that keeps your jewelry safe and displayed beautifully.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The more Sony Pictures data keeps leaking, the more my moral compass spins like a weather vane in a hurricane.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of keeps
Verb
  • Automakers that don’t measure up to California’s EV market requirements are obligated to buy clean air credits, usually from a competitor that holds a surplus.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, imagine discovering that a distant relative holds political views that clash with your own.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of holds
Noun
  • The Christmas at the Anatole package includes extras like attraction tickets and free parking.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Other potential extras include a panoramic roof, a winter pack incorporating heated front seats and steering wheel, and a towbar.
    James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of extras
Verb
  • Ethiopia should commit to reaching a legally binding agreement based in international law that preserves all parties' water security while supporting Ethiopia's development goals.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The only slightly worse scenario is a coordinated Ukrainian withdrawal from the salient that preserves the Ukrainian force but still allows the Russians to straighten the front line from south to north all the way from Velyka Novosilka to Pokrovsk.
    David Axe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of preserves
Verb
  • The coalition, which allocates community benefit money promised as part of the Baltimore Peninsula development deal, doled out a $190,000 grant to fund the purchase and operation of the 15-seat, handicap-accessible shuttle.
    Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Its main function is to direct funds that Congress allocates to local schools and universities.
    Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of allocates
Verb
  • Sanders possesses the requisite traits to be a solid starter.
    Gavino Borquez, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Every family possesses its own particularity, originality and essence.
    Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of possesses
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