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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
Under these conditions, CBS News is reserving the right to mute either candidates' microphones, but otherwise every word between the two will be heard by the viewing audience.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
Under these conditions, CBS News is reserving the right to mute either candidates' microphones but otherwise each and every word between the two will be heard by the viewing audience.
—Phillip M. Bailey, The Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2024
By reserving time for same-day or next-day appointments, doctors can build trust, eliminate treatment delays and minimize disease complications.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2024
Under these conditions, CBS News is reserving the right to mute either candidates' microphones but otherwise each and every word between the two will be heard by the viewing audience.
—Phillip M. Bailey, The Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2024
By reserving time for same-day or next-day appointments, doctors can build trust, eliminate treatment delays and minimize disease complications.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserving
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This allows the unique bezel to sing on its own while retaining a clean and approachable design elsewhere.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The brick-and-mortar Sunny’s opened in Miami on Wednesday, with the owners retaining the original outdoor brick courtyard but complementing it with an indoor, white-tablecloth space.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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This means identifying your most important work and dedicating time to it before you get bogged down in reactive tasks like emails and meetings.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The teachers advocating the deal have worked under an expired contract for the past year, dedicating themselves to improving their jobs.Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Oct. 2024
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Disraeli noted the insufficient number of warehouses that are equipped to manage merchandise on a single SKU level but added that Treet’s third-party logistics partners are hiring up to manage this.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Looking ahead, this buoyant hiring mood could continue into the coming months, potentially leading to further job growth.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But as the world pays attention to the United States Presidential Election results, those who follow sports will certainly be keeping an eye on this big day.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pairing the sleeping bag with a sleeping pad adds an extra layer of comfort and insulation, keeping you off the cold, uneven ground; check out the Moxils Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad which is on sale for $25.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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But devoting some of those lands to solar energy would lessen the ever-deadlier heat waves, fires and storms of the climate crisis.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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With Americans devoting extra time to caring for loved ones, benefits such as health insurance, paid leave and extensive sick leave can be a deal breaker for working professionals.Michael Timmes, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Our Guide to Austin 06 of 07 Muenster North of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the small city of Muenster channels its German roots with its own version of Oktoberfest that includes a dachshund dash, a stein holding contest, German music, as well as a 5K, 10K, and half marathon.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Outside of the Sunshine State, the picture is even more dire, with just 1% of homeowners who sustained flooding from Helene holding flood insurance, the institute said.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Maintaining familiarity is key to preserving your audience’s trust and comfort.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The township is committed to preserving its rural, country living charm, as highlighted on its website.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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Having the most accurate real-time view of the market and your portfolio, as well as possessing the ability to predict future activity, provides an unparalleled level of insight for CRE owners and operators.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Thirteen states – including New York, Wisconsin and California, where the three minors were killed by police this year – have laws against underage children buying or possessing pellet or BB guns without parental supervision.Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Reserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserving. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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