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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
Jacob Bennett, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Back on the Zombie Stocks List Unprofitable companies with fast-depleting cash reserves are risky investments in any market.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
When the benchmark declines, there’s less need for reserves.
—Ryley Amond,dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Evidence suggests there are offshore freshwater reserves in every continent, Dugan said.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
That gap could deplete almost half of the usable reserves in just 12 months.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Tanzania has larger parks and reserves, such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Ruaha National Park.
—Kent Redding, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
In order to generate heat, the brown fat cells need to draw on energy reserves stored in other fat cells.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
There have been no decisions how to use that money in the future, but the city has other debts and officials have pointed to refilling Anaheim’s reserves.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Training your dog is not a requirement on Bark Air, though the airline reserves the right to refuse the boarding of any dog (or human) who poses a potential safety risk to others.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Small firms plan around policy uncertainty as a baseline, despite lacking trade consultants, legal teams, and cash reserves that larger corporations use to navigate changes.
—Jacob Bennett, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Back on the Zombie Stocks List Unprofitable companies with fast-depleting cash reserves are risky investments in any market.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
When the benchmark declines, there’s less need for reserves.
—Ryley Amond,dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Evidence suggests there are offshore freshwater reserves in every continent, Dugan said.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
That gap could deplete almost half of the usable reserves in just 12 months.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Tanzania has larger parks and reserves, such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Ruaha National Park.
—Kent Redding, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
In order to generate heat, the brown fat cells need to draw on energy reserves stored in other fat cells.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
There have been no decisions how to use that money in the future, but the city has other debts and officials have pointed to refilling Anaheim’s reserves.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Training your dog is not a requirement on Bark Air, though the airline reserves the right to refuse the boarding of any dog (or human) who poses a potential safety risk to others.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves
Noun
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When the particle deposits here, protective alveolar macrophages rush to engulf it.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tips To Keep Your Kettle Clean Longer Pour leftover water out of your tea kettle after every use to reduce the buildup of mineral deposits.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After 38 minutes, Slot turned to his substitutes’ bench, bringing on Robertson for Kerkez at left-back.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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For this reason, many people who are looking for meat substitutes often turn to mushrooms to provide some texture and substance to dishes.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 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,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There was a backlash — even books about how to de-program your Valley Girl.—
Mimi Pond,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The soft details include a tagless design and chafe-free stitching, and the crew neck retains its shape well.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The result is a retro profile that still retains a contemporary appeal.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Netflix, Train Dreams — which stars Macy alongside Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon — tells the story of a man in early 20th-century America who dedicates his life to working the land and helping to create a new world.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bessemer dedicates months to gathering, validating, and examining submission data that forms the foundation of The Cloud 100.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The launch arrangement between Northrop and SpaceX abrogates NASA's preference to maintain two independent means of delivering supplies to the space station.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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The old residence no longer had electricity or running water, so supporters brought them supplies.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Keep replacements closer to the bathroom or wherever your makeup routine takes place to avoid junk drawer cluttering.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Reserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserves. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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