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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
CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
They are forced to take out high-interest loans, drain reserves, lay off staff or cut services, all while continuing to perform work they are contracted to deliver.
—Kristin Brown, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Pruning improves air circulation, and cutting back long, leggy, single stems reserves energy for new growth.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
This year’s proposal does not add taxes, and Newsom wants the state to rebuild its reserves after the state withdrew $7 billion from the rainy day fund last year.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The Television Academy reserves the right to inquire about the use of AI in submissions.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Carefree can afford to lose its NIA water without resorting to groundwater reserves, according to Crane, but cuts in its M&I water could force the town to draw on its savings.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The Institute for the Study of War think tank suggested that Russia is unlikely to have the reserves to exploit Pokrovsk's potential fall to advance rapidly to seize more of the Donbas region.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
China is also leveraging its vast thorium reserves, particularly in Inner Mongolia, to fuel this new generation of reactors.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Dec. 2025
Station reserves the right to substitute prize of comparable value.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Mortgage Matchup Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.
—Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2025
Each group reserves a 10-minute spot for their meeting with the big guy, which means no lines.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 19 Nov. 2025
Hudson, though, reserves her praise for the 16,000 people who execute the organization’s global mission.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
In the event of cancellation, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to the event requiring such cancellation.
—CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
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De'Anthony Melton scored 19 points, Podziemski had 14 and Gary Payton II added 12 points to go with eight rebounds as the Warriors' reserves amassed 66 points.
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Every institution reserves the right to revoke admission for misconduct, including actions that occur after the acceptance date.
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Amaroq, which operates on the island, said the White House is talking to it about investment in its projects that extract or explore gold, gallium and other critical mineral deposits.—
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Venezuela's constitution states that the nation owns all mineral and hydrocarbon deposits — its oil and natural gas reserves — within its own territory, including those that lie beneath the country's seabed.—
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But the 34-year-old German helped Brighton manage the last 20 minutes of a routine 2-0 victory over second-from-bottom Burnley with efficiency, alongside fellow substitutes Danny Welbeck and James Milner, as Fabian Hurzeler’s side ended a run of six matches without a win with the minimum of fuss.—
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Training must emphasize that risk scores and recommendations are tools for professional judgment, not substitutes for it.—
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Precision is necessary to pick up spares.—
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The deal valued at approximately $450 million including spares, support, logistics, and training.—
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And instead of dictating from the central office which books to recommend, Barnes & Noble now lets local booksellers suggest books to their customers, giving the stores a more personal touch, Flanigan said.—
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Kids 14 and under who book a ski lesson get free lift tickets, and kids 12 and under get free rentals when a parent books a three-day rental package.—
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Save Victoria Park retains hope that the decision can be reversed, saying that applications for the park’s permanent legal protection are still being evaluated.—
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While many are now driven primarily by economic interests, a subset retains insurgent, ant-imperialist commitments.—
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The Ibis dedicates 50 spaces for electric-vehicle charging.—
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But the gravity of the situation only sets in when Alpha’s single mother (Golshifteh Farahani) — a doctor at the local hospital who dedicates her days to treating people infected with the virus — finds out about the tattoo and forces her daughter to get tested.—
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The food bank provides food and other supplies for the pets of senior citizens, low-income families, people with disabilities or terminal illnesses, veterans, and homeless community members.—
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When state media broadcasts funerals for fighters killed in Syria or Yemen while Iran’s hospitals lack basic supplies, the disconnect between rhetoric and reality becomes glaring.—
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But this session will be Polis’ last, and union groups — who have shelved plans to launch a pro-worker ballot campaign — are now starting to eye the governor’s would-be replacements.—
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Kennedy also fired all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel and handpicked their replacements, and has been criticized.—
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“Reserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserves. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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