RESERVES Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

reserves 1 of 2

noun

plural of reserve

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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reserves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of reserve

as in books

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 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

Noun

The drones are autonomous, meaning each drone reserves its own airspace and maps its delivery route. — Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 Rosebank oilfield up next The UK government will now need to decide whether to approve the Rosebank oilfield, off the coast of Scotland’s Shetland Islands, which has estimated reserves of around 300 million barrels of oil. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 The bank also offers loans to help nonprofits bridge funding cycles and socially responsible investment options for reserves or endowments. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 China drew on strategic reserves, alternative pipeline imports, and fuel switching. — Dr. Sarah Kapnick, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Prior determinations can also affect future payment expectations, budgets, reserves and overall health plan strategy. — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 According to the 2026 Social Security trustees report, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund, which pays retirement and survivors benefits, is projected to run out of reserves in the fourth quarter of 2032. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Over time, this can gradually deplete our energy reserves and, so to speak, drain our social battery. — Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 That offer appears to counter UEFA and allies proposing last month that FIFA could afford to give each member a one-off $10 million payment from cash reserves. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant that tampers with the operation of the Competition or website or violates the Official Rules of the Competition. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 One common framework is the 50/30/20 budget, which reserves a share of take-home pay for wants after needs, savings and debt repayment. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 SoFi reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time for unenrolled participants. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 But what is the point of trying to enlarge our sympathies if a writer reserves such gestures for ethically perfect people? — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 An all-black rendition of the Jimmy Butler 4 then reserves it only for the tongue. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 If that happens, the team reserves the right to pivot to Sanders. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Samsung also reserves several of its best Galaxy Watch features for first-party phones, while the Apple Watch only works with iPhones. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 The Sponsor reserves the right to verify and confirm each Entrant's compliance with eligibility requirements. — August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves

Noun

If possible, transition to point-of-service collections or require upfront deposits for large projects.

— Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The brand’s Peptide Detox shampoo, which adsorbs hard water deposits to thoroughly clean hair, has amassed 238,000 impressions on TikTok this month and can consistently be found topping the app’s section for popular searches.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of deposits

Noun

Moreover, both sides are now able to target the substitutes and reserves that in the past could be used to cushion losses.

— Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
To be sure, odds and gambling platforms do not use methodologies used by traditional political polling, and therefore are not substitutes for political polls.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of substitutes

Noun

The compact 65 percent layout includes just the primary letters and numbers, plus arrow keys and few spares for the delete, page up, page down, and end keys.

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
The agreement also includes spares and sustainment support through 2032, extending beyond the initial delivery of the training systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Tickets on these semi-private flights (unless your whole crew books one together) range from around $1,000 to $3,000 per leg, and pets are welcome on board.

— Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
During peak season, these rules determine whether AI books the right job, creates extra work for dispatch or loses the customer.

— Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of books

Verb

Despite the protests, Vucic retains considerable support among Serbia's voters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Despite not receiving the endorsement of the faculty guild, Buelna retains the support of a number of faculty members, including the president of the academic senate, Angela Echeverri.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of retains

Verb

Tyler dedicates this dance to his mom, who died suddenly of a brain aneurysm in 2020, but also to moms everywhere.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Pennsylvania, which lags behind almost every other state in funding legal defense for poor people, known as indigent defense, dedicates no money for post-trial work.

— Samantha Melamed, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of dedicates

Noun

Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Oil prices year-to-date The pullback followed a sharp rally on Friday after attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia reignited fears of disruptions to global energy supplies.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
From delivering supplies to protecting ships The platform already has experience in military logistics.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplies

Noun

Amin Ventures would pay $3,000 to cut down the trees and plans to plant two replacements according to city records.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Records indicate neither the original employees in those positions nor their replacements relocated to Sacramento.

— Tyler Horst, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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