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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
The stock seems attractive at its current price of approximately $165, albeit there are some reservations.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The Georgetown City Council has made a reservation agreement with the EPCOR water utility company to buy up to 32.5 million gallons per day of water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer from 2030 to 2050, with the ability to purchase 30 million gallons per day more with additional permitting.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Another show of brut force in the Champagne region is every cruise line has a standing reservation with a prestigious producer.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The Racket Social Club (which also has locations in Texas and Georgia) in Englewood has open play reservations that depend on skill level.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 29 July 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The Georgetown City Council has made a reservation agreement with the EPCOR water utility company to buy up to 32.5 million gallons per day of water from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer from 2030 to 2050, with the ability to purchase 30 million gallons per day more with additional permitting.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Another show of brut force in the Champagne region is every cruise line has a standing reservation with a prestigious producer.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The Racket Social Club (which also has locations in Texas and Georgia) in Englewood has open play reservations that depend on skill level.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
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There is always going to be debate about who is the sport’s GOAT, but Hagen is always in the discussion, and with a doubt, one of the very, very best and highest profile golfers to ever live.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Eleven are ready to convict—until one juror (Henry Fonda, also the film’s producer) raises quiet, persistent doubts.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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Buried in the July 4 tax overhaul, formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was a provision that’s quickly catching the attention of CFOs and business owners across industries: the full return of 100% bonus depreciation.—
Karla Dennis,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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That provision was repealed earlier this year as part of a sweeping immigration bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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His skepticism of Elevidys, in particular, is both long-standing and well-founded.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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Dalio’s warning about bonds goes hand-in-hand with his skepticism about how the government is handling its debt, said Stephan Shipe, a finance professor at Wake Forest University and founder of financial advisory firm Scholar Financial Advising.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
30 July 2025
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What are the eligibility requirements to run for governor in Tennessee?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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Brad confirms Sophie’s suspicions, at which point Sophie confronts Margo.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Their suspicions persist despite the Department of Justice releasing a memo July 7 that tried to close the book on the Epstein saga.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Researchers investigate neuroimmune pathways that link the immune system and brain development, offering insights into how early-life conditions can have lasting effects.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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An organization that achieves this can rely on those bonds to help its survival through economic uncertainties and even downturns.—
Jessica Wong,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The looming expiration of the collective bargaining agreement with the players union after the 2026 season creates some uncertainty around whether an All-Star Game would happen if a work stoppage caused regular-season games to be lost.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The stipulation is one of the terms of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement that was reached.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
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The one stipulation that Olney reported was that the Royals were unwilling to part with the core of their pitching staff.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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