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as in booking
to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use
we made sure to reserve a kennel for our dog several months before the start of the family vacation
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as in retaining
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 dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
we must reserve this cup for ceremonial use only
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Recent Examples of reserving
But Miami could be reserving this exception for veteran free agents as a team in win-now mode following the acquisition of Antetokounmpo.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Finally, set clear guidelines for fund usage, reserving it for true emergencies and planning its replenishment.
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Rob Falzon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Seats are limited, and Peacock recommends reserving them in advance.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
An unwritten rule reserving membership for liberal democracies keeps authoritarian China out, even as its trade surplus, rare minerals, military buildup and huge carbon footprint dominate the summit’s agenda.
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John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
So the exclusivity—reserving something only for the eyes of those who go there—was specifically taking on that.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
For instance, its strategic partner Cone Denim is only a five-minute drive from Parras, and the group ensures that textiles are available by pre-booking and reserving fabrics, which cuts six to eight weeks out of the process.
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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
SpaceX is reserving up to 30% of its offering for retail investors – a much higher share than usual.
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Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
In an email advising Simon ticketholders how to avoid traffic backups near The Shell on Tuesday, the symphony recommended reserving parking in advance at the IQHQ/RaDD (Research and Development District) garage and then walking about 15 minutes to the concert venue.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Finally, set clear guidelines for fund usage, reserving it for true emergencies and planning its replenishment.
—
Rob Falzon,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Seats are limited, and Peacock recommends reserving them in advance.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
An unwritten rule reserving membership for liberal democracies keeps authoritarian China out, even as its trade surplus, rare minerals, military buildup and huge carbon footprint dominate the summit’s agenda.
—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
So the exclusivity—reserving something only for the eyes of those who go there—was specifically taking on that.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
For instance, its strategic partner Cone Denim is only a five-minute drive from Parras, and the group ensures that textiles are available by pre-booking and reserving fabrics, which cuts six to eight weeks out of the process.
—
Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
SpaceX is reserving up to 30% of its offering for retail investors – a much higher share than usual.
—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
In an email advising Simon ticketholders how to avoid traffic backups near The Shell on Tuesday, the symphony recommended reserving parking in advance at the IQHQ/RaDD (Research and Development District) garage and then walking about 15 minutes to the concert venue.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserving
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The savviest travelers are already booking the back half of the year.
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For guests who want to use the facilities without booking a treatment, day passes are available.
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These nanoscale pathways allowed lighter fractions, including naphtha, gasoline, and kerosene, to pass through while retaining heavier components.
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The Nets still project with spending power after retaining Sharpe and Minott.
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So dedicating the space entirely to TV-watching is doing it a disservice, says Lindsey Walsh of Lindsey Walsh Interiors.
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John Sotter has spent decades doing exactly that, dedicating his professional life to the mission of improving floor safety and reducing the risk of injuries that can alter lives in an instant.
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Mizuho Americas analyst Dan Dolev told the Journal that the majority of these cuts probably trace to a post-pandemic hiring correction rather than AI itself.
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An American brand can open a local Hong Kong dollar account, a Vietnamese dong account, or a Portuguese euro account without ever setting up a foreign legal entity, leasing an office or hiring a single local employee.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Fostering discovery through those niche groups will likely prove essential to keeping the spirit of cinema alive.
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Every board meeting is devoting a significant amount of time to the succession question, the source said.
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While his once-promising political career was over, Profumo earned a measure of redemption by devoting the rest of his life to charitable work and in being named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1975.
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The surprise delivery of the banner came in response to the national team’s gratitude after holding several practices at KU’s Rock Chalk Park during its June 8-30 stay.
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Burial postponed due to war Burials are meant to be conducted within a day of death in Islam, but because of the risks of holding a big funeral during the war it was postponed until after last month's interim truce deal was agreed.
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With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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The sheriff's office says that deputies and workers extricated the man and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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