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as in booking
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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as in retaining
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 dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
we must reserve this cup for ceremonial use only
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Recent Examples of reserving
The annual feature began in 2005 as a spinoff of then-Tribune dining critic Phil Vettel’s now-defunct Save the Tables, reserving show tickets instead of restaurant tables for New Year’s Eve.
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Remove half the clams from their shells, reserving the other half for garnish.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Try reserving delicates for their own load and run them on a gentle cycle to prevent pilling, snags, and other damage.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
In 2021, the city modified those rules to allow traffic during the week while reserving the road for pedestrians during weekends.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
But that hasn’t stopped Franklin from reserving a flight to and hotel reservation in Houston.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Rather than choosing between early promotion and Cyber Week presence, successful strategies might require maintaining consistent visibility across the extended season while still reserving significant budget for peak shopping days.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Cole is also reserving 2,014 tickets that will be available for just $1.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 Nov. 2024
Consider reserving a pair for January 20, 2025.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Remove half the clams from their shells, reserving the other half for garnish.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Try reserving delicates for their own load and run them on a gentle cycle to prevent pilling, snags, and other damage.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
In 2021, the city modified those rules to allow traffic during the week while reserving the road for pedestrians during weekends.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
But that hasn’t stopped Franklin from reserving a flight to and hotel reservation in Houston.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Rather than choosing between early promotion and Cyber Week presence, successful strategies might require maintaining consistent visibility across the extended season while still reserving significant budget for peak shopping days.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Cole is also reserving 2,014 tickets that will be available for just $1.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 Nov. 2024
Consider reserving a pair for January 20, 2025.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserving
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The children retaining a strong Jewish identity was paramount for Jen Rogers because of her own family history — three of her grandparents fled Nazi Germany.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, organizations may emphasize temporary or informal adjustments to policies, retaining the ability to reverse course as political conditions change.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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These people are dedicating their lives to creating floating buildings to protect against climate change.Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
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One intelligence officer tasked with authorizing a strike recalled dedicating roughly 20 seconds to personally confirming a target, which could amount to verifying that the individual in question was male.Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Las Vegas is expected to be hiring a head coach and drafting a quarterback this offseason.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Here are three game-changing ways that AI talent agents can support hiring professionals.Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Highway Operations Center will be keeping an eye on Connecticut roads and look out for disabled vehicles and any crashes, Morgan said.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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And landlords are devoting more square footage to restaurants and bars, which have become a bigger draw to visit malls.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Teens are devoting slightly less time to the biggest social media apps but remain as glued to their devices as ever, according to a new Pew Research Center report.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Waterproof mascaras rely on film-forming copolymers, which help with flexibility, holding the eyelash's curl, and boosting temperature resistance.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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The museum, which was founded in 2014 with the goal of preserving automotive history, also hosts the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week each year.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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While hot water can help break down oils and grease, cold water is gentler on fabrics and helps prevent shrinking or fading, which is important for preserving the longevity of your sheets.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Stange faces an additional misdemeanor charge for possessing a weapon in a weapon-free zone, after police allegedly found a gun in her car.Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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This could lead to a use of even more powerful nuclear weapons that could draw other countries possessing them to enter the fray in a defensive posture.Bishop Peter A. Rosazza, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Reserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserving. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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