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as in doubts
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 provisions
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 reservations
The concierge team can help navigate Beijing’s logistics-heavy sightseeing schedule, from transportation planning to restaurant reservations.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
On Monday, the Democratic Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $20 million investment in television ad reservations in the state.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The legislative declaration of House Bill 1163 acknowledges that, pursuant to the Brunot Agreement, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe retain hunting, fishing, and gathering rights outside their reservations, including in areas that now encompass state parks.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 May 2026
In the earlier round, park reservations are required, but users are not required to be inside Animal Kingdom at that time.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The Grand Avenue shop is open daily, no reservations required.
—Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
The Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States, which is made up of agencies including the departments of Treasury and Justice, expressed reservations about the deal to the companies in a letter last month.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Many teams, feeling financial pressure, accepted the agreement despite reservations, leaving only 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to challenge it in court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
On Monday, the Democratic Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $20 million investment in television ad reservations in the state.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The legislative declaration of House Bill 1163 acknowledges that, pursuant to the Brunot Agreement, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe retain hunting, fishing, and gathering rights outside their reservations, including in areas that now encompass state parks.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 May 2026
In the earlier round, park reservations are required, but users are not required to be inside Animal Kingdom at that time.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The Grand Avenue shop is open daily, no reservations required.
—Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
The Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States, which is made up of agencies including the departments of Treasury and Justice, expressed reservations about the deal to the companies in a letter last month.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Many teams, feeling financial pressure, accepted the agreement despite reservations, leaving only 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to challenge it in court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservations
Noun
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Through the research, and the collaboration, my doubts kept dissolving.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Sneed’s testimony became the foundation of the prosecution’s case, and has, over the decades, spurred doubts about his conviction – Glossip has never wavered in maintaining his innocence.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Fashion Nova claimed in that lawsuit, filed last year, that the federal provisions apply only to phone calls and not text messages.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Both chambers approved their own version of the bill with strong bipartisan support earlier this year, but several provisions — including the ones overseeing investors in the housing market — have led to inter-chamber disputes.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Instead, the past four weeks have reinforced Iran’s fears and suspicions.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Others, including State Auditor Dave Boliek, say even if the combination ultimately makes sense, the rush to bring it to Wake County commissioners raised suspicions.—
Richard Stradling,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Though conditions are more acute in Myanmar due to the civil war, experts warn the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz could also dent rice production across the region – with potentially huge shocks for food security.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Fire agencies across the North Bay are preparing for elevated wildfire danger this weekend as forecasters warn of strong winds and low humidity - conditions that often signal the start of fire season in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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That would align with typical age requirements for online sports betting, but prediction markets currently allow users starting at 18 years old to trade on their platforms.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps that was due to his wife, Karen, who had a very specific list of requirements for buying a business.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Reservations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservations. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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