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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
Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Pristine Greenland is potentially home to one of the world’s largest oilfield reserves.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Bolivia’s new centrist president rekindled hope that the country’s lithium reserves may finally be exploited.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to rampant inflation, goods shortages, and a crumbling labor market, the liquid reserves held in Russia’s National Wealth Fund continue to decline precipitously, down to approximately $35 billion from $117 billion three years ago.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Returning reserves Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman were less so.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Another 797,200 were registered as part of the reserves.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to Chile being the world’s leading copper producer, the Salar de Atacama supports one of the world’s largest lithium reserves, extracted from the brine beneath the salt flats.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
In addition to fresh drinking water reserves, Lindsey recommends storing buckets of water prior to the storm for flushing toilets.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 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
Noun
Feeding San Diego plans to dip into reserves if necessary to meet the higher demand with SNAP delays.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Pristine Greenland is potentially home to one of the world’s largest oilfield reserves.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Bolivia’s new centrist president rekindled hope that the country’s lithium reserves may finally be exploited.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to rampant inflation, goods shortages, and a crumbling labor market, the liquid reserves held in Russia’s National Wealth Fund continue to decline precipitously, down to approximately $35 billion from $117 billion three years ago.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Returning reserves Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman were less so.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Another 797,200 were registered as part of the reserves.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to Chile being the world’s leading copper producer, the Salar de Atacama supports one of the world’s largest lithium reserves, extracted from the brine beneath the salt flats.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
In addition to fresh drinking water reserves, Lindsey recommends storing buckets of water prior to the storm for flushing toilets.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
In the event of cancellation, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to the event requiring such cancellation.
—CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves
Noun
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The main channel of the Amazon River constantly erodes existing land and deposits new earth.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Suzuki argued that Japan had enough uranium deposits at home and overseas to build the bomb.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Are you destined to live a life filled solely with tofu steaks, tempeh cubes, and frozen meat substitutes?—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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When the cost of imports rise, American firms and consumers might switch to cheaper, domestically-available substitutes.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Following up on that, Hoppe and the board are working with booker Chris Porter, a respected professional who also books Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, to bring bigger-name acts to Mill Valley several times a year.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her happily married sister, Libby, is determined to change Nora’s mind, and books them a girls’ trip to the town of Sunshine Falls, the setting of a recent best seller by one of Nora’s clients.—
Karen Ostergren,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Free Press retains editorial control of this work.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite its modern exterior design, the Buzz retains some signatures of yesteryear’s vehicles.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While expanding access to mental health services, Project Healthy Minds also dedicates its mission to shifting cultural attitudes on mental health and wellness.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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In April, the Fab Four cast was announced for the project, which dedicates an entire film to each member of the band.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Towns stretching out northwest from Pamukkale along a geological fault line tap into increasingly hotter supplies of steam and water surging up from underground.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Over the past year, Ukraine dispatched thousands of wheeled ground robots to its frontline military units to help deliver supplies, evacuate the wounded and, in some cases, attack the intruding Russians troops and push them out without risking the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 49ers need replacements to step up to keep pace in the division.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Irish don’t have like-for-like replacements for Craig or Rubio, which leaves Freeman scrambling to stabilize an offensive line yet to click and a defensive interior that has tried to use quantity to make up for a lack of quality.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Reserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserves. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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