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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
Want a coveted reservation at nearby Owamni, the 2022 James Beard Award winner for Best New Restaurant?
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The new restaurant will be more accessible, with no reservations.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
These are the things that sell out or require reservations weeks ahead.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The reservation was from Beirut to Frankfurt on Lufthansa, connecting to a United flight to Austin.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The new restaurant will be more accessible, with no reservations.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
These are the things that sell out or require reservations weeks ahead.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The reservation was from Beirut to Frankfurt on Lufthansa, connecting to a United flight to Austin.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
Noun
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There have been plenty of doubts about the Braves' starting rotation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And if there’s any doubt as to whether the electronics withstand the dangers of space, just take some solace in knowing that even tech built more than 50 years ago can be up to the task.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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If any court of law, having the jurisdiction to decide on this matter, rules that any provision of these Official Rules is invalid or unenforceable, then that provision will be removed from the Official Rules without affecting the rest of the terms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But some of North Korea's past claims about major weapons tests drew outside skepticism.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the short term is was effective, but was also met with skepticism over the long-term impact.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The substitute also allows for the state to request a hardship waiver, something that was blocked under the original bill, from the community engagement requirements for counties with high unemployment, greater than 8% or one-and-a-half times higher than the national rate.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bernadine was now viewed with such suspicion that Chalker’s bosses suspected a setup.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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One result of the existing system is that vote tabulations in California go on for weeks, something that frustrates the public and the media, and, in the current atmosphere, helps fuel suspicion of electoral skullduggery.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To single out the biennial as uniquely compromised is less an ecological diagnosis than a deflection of a broader structural condition.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Royals got a measure of revenge Wednesday, scoring early and often in a 13-9 victory over the Twins in some rainy, foggy conditions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were volatile in early trading on Tuesday and were on course to round-off their worst monthly performance in six years, as uncertainty over the trajectory of the Iran war lingers.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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With ongoing uncertainty surrounding his playing status, the network’s stance signals a deliberate shift away from off-course drama and toward preserving the Masters’ golf-first presentation.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Democrats have repeatedly demanded a ban on masks for immigration enforcement agents and raids without judicial warrants, among other stipulations.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Cubs had to make a decision on Conforto’s 26-man roster status now due to the timing of stipulations within his minor-league deal.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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