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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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2
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
Amazon has marked down everything from matching sets and breezy dresses to flowy palazzo pants that can handle long flights, sightseeing days, and dinner reservations without missing a beat.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The reservations required refundable $50 deposits, but the orders will come with $300 nonrefundable down payments.
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Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more posh dress code.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Restaurant reservations are losing ground to something more intimate.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Once reservations close, all the sign-ups will undergo a one-time randomization to create the final waitlist order.
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Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The agency does have jurisdiction to investigate crimes on Native American reservations, but the agency is usually very careful in those areas.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
Advance ticket purchasesa and reservations are recommended.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Starting June 28, only Disney resort hotel guests or those with reservations can use the free transportation.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
The reservations required refundable $50 deposits, but the orders will come with $300 nonrefundable down payments.
—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more posh dress code.
—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Restaurant reservations are losing ground to something more intimate.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Once reservations close, all the sign-ups will undergo a one-time randomization to create the final waitlist order.
—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
The agency does have jurisdiction to investigate crimes on Native American reservations, but the agency is usually very careful in those areas.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 June 2026
Advance ticket purchasesa and reservations are recommended.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Starting June 28, only Disney resort hotel guests or those with reservations can use the free transportation.
—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservations
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The inconsistency in messaging raises further doubts that negotiators can meet their 60-day deadline after the two sides traded attacks over the weekend, straining their already fragile ceasefire.
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Harry Kane is reportedly reconsidering his Bayern Munich future after FC Barcelona made contact, sparking doubts in his camp.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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She was arrested after raising suspicions during a baggage screening, the Australian Federal Police said in a statement on its website.
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Indeed, suspicions of the motivations related to anything that would expose students to more (rather than less) of the neighbor waging war against Ukraine almost derailed the project.
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The England players and supporters may be at an advantage in the wet conditions.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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“Reservations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservations. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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