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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
Call the box office for reservations at 219-852-0848 or go to beatniksonconkey.com.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Local addresses will be revealed to participants who make one-on-one reservations through the museum.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
The scout reservation in Osceola is named after Bartle, as is Bartle Hall, at the Kansas City Convention Center.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
So do your best to remain indoors—even if that means canceling your outdoor jog or upcoming dinner reservation.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Local addresses will be revealed to participants who make one-on-one reservations through the museum.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
The scout reservation in Osceola is named after Bartle, as is Bartle Hall, at the Kansas City Convention Center.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
So do your best to remain indoors—even if that means canceling your outdoor jog or upcoming dinner reservation.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for reservation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
Noun
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Beyond any doubt, his response would have been laughter—not surprise.—
Robert Pinsky,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025
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The future of The Watcher has been in serious doubt after its co-creator Ryan Murphy moved his overall deal to Disney in 2023.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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Those taxes are in addition to federal income taxes, where the highest rate is 37% but is set to climb to 39.6% beginning in 2026 unless President Donald Trump and Congress extend provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 or pass another tax law.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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The effective provisions securing the border were removed on the first day of the new Biden Administration.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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The signal is stronger than expected, suggesting colder than predicted hydrogen gas, which has fueled a lot of skepticism around the claim.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Jan. 2025
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President Trump has since nominated RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, though the nomination has been met with bipartisan skepticism.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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In the fall of 2023, facing declining recruitment, the village relaxed its residency requirements for firefighters.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there’s a catch: On top of a little less legroom, most budget airlines tout expensive checked baggage fees if your carry-on exceeds their requirements.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2025
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Privy to his suspicions and intentions is a mysterious gardener who seems to come out of nowhere with myriad solutions to our hero’s problems.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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The announcement's timing—on the same day TikTok's ban went into effect—raised further suspicions about the platform's stability and future, particularly as creators look for trustworthy alternatives.—
Katie Salcius,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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New Orleans, hit hard by the snow, will see temperatures in the low to mid 60s by Sunday with conditions on most of its roads improving Friday and beyond.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, WalletHub’s study is less about Texas drivers and more about road conditions and vehicle maintenance.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, players may be left with a sense of uncertainty, especially when a franchise's biggest star is traded away in the dead of night.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Lyles was asked if the sense of doom and gloom was a product of all the uncertainty surrounding the team with the trade deadline looming.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Be sure to understand the stipulations of each before deciding whether or not a grant or scholarship is right for you and/or your family's situation.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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To honor her work, American Masters at PBS commissioned a documentary on her life, but before agreeing to sign on, Matlin had a few stipulations.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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