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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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2
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
The compilation of the research provides practical insight: For instance, reservation systems can disfavor locals, those with lower incomes, and those from more rural areas.
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Sarah Scoles, JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2025
Although the monitor on the Torres Martinez reservation detected hydrogen sulfide at levels exceeding the state air-quality standard for only four hours during that time, the sensor over the water found 177 hours with levels above the threshold.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Some records, like an individual’s age and gender, might be retained for the foreseeable future so officials can study who’s getting a bed, although other information should be deleted once the reservation is complete.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
With this offer, overseas visitors can add stops to any airport in Japan for free, as long as both the international and domestic flights are booked in the same reservation.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 June 2025
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Sarah Scoles, JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2025
Although the monitor on the Torres Martinez reservation detected hydrogen sulfide at levels exceeding the state air-quality standard for only four hours during that time, the sensor over the water found 177 hours with levels above the threshold.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Some records, like an individual’s age and gender, might be retained for the foreseeable future so officials can study who’s getting a bed, although other information should be deleted once the reservation is complete.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
With this offer, overseas visitors can add stops to any airport in Japan for free, as long as both the international and domestic flights are booked in the same reservation.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
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But there was never any doubt in their intent: put a creative, Midwest spin on country music.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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As for the future, there is no doubt that if peace can be achieved, many billions of dollars will have to be spent before Ukraine can again supply its economy and people with the energy needed for a fully functioning state.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But several provisions in the bill, which the House of Representatives passed in a largely party-line 215-214 vote in May 2025, could cause millions of Americans enrolled in Medicaid to lose their health insurance coverage, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Still, Democrats see the tactic as their best shot at potentially convincing enough congressional Republicans to save the climate provisions that were among former President Joe Biden’s legislative achievements.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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However, Gac insisted that many of the performer’s lyrics are steeped in skepticism toward political leaders, union bosses, and employers.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Trump has also repeatedly undercut Zelenskyy and provided rhetorical support to Putin, expressing skepticism of any criticism directed toward the Russian leader, and seeking to force Ukraine to make territorial concessions without guaranteeing their freedom and sovereignty in the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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This would be Whitson’s second trip on an Axiom mission to the ISS, and part of NASA’s requirement that former NASA astronaut command commercial mission visits to the ISS.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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While Hochul’s executive order bars the State Police from cooperating with immigration enforcement, the same isn’t true for the state’s myriad local cops, which have a patchwork of requirements; NYC has its own prohibitions but Rotterdam, clearly, does not.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
Noun
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At a time when Cold War tensions heightened curiosity and suspicion about all things Soviet, American consumers flocked to the new vodka as an edgy, exotic choice—drinking vodka became simultaneously an act of defiance and fascination.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Instead, this suspicion about the trailer tells a more interesting and deeper story about the relationship between marketing and proof in media.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The industry continued to grow until 2020, when a combination of weather and economic conditions dealt setbacks to farmers and processors alike.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Dry mouth can be caused by medications, lifestyle factors, and medical conditions.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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But investors are focusing very tightly on quality here, given recent uncertainty.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The number of card games on the market surged while consumers tightened their wallets in response to economic uncertainty.—
Dr. Jenny Woo,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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Given the last-chance stipulation, expect Becky Lynch to prevail as a strong favorite, thereby becoming the second-ever women’s Intercontinental champion.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The stipulation would bar eligibility for families with undocumented parents or parents on non-working visas, as well as families where only one parent can obtain a Social Security number.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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