reserves 1 of 2

noun

Definition of reservesnext
plural of reserve
1
as in deposits
a collection of things kept available for future use or need our fuel reserves are low

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2
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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3
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
1
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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3
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 Synonyms for reserves
  1. retains
  2. replacements
  3. keeps
  4. holds
  5. extras
  6. preserves
  7. allocates
  8. possesses
Verb
  • That would put the potential launch of the Pixel 9a in early March, although the early launch of the Pixel 9 family could mean the 9a retains a slot near May’s I/O Developer conference.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This group of insiders, including early investors, often retains significant control, notably through pre-minted coins.
    Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of retains
Noun
  • Offshore wind maintenance The wind energy industry has been looking for better ways to handle generator repairs or replacements on offshore turbines.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The key to success with these tools is to view them as collaborators rather than replacements.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of replacements
Verb
  • By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of keeps
Verb
  • The difference between this and a real book, though, is that the device holds thousands of books.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Science Of Trust Trust is the glue that holds high-performance teams together.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of holds
Noun
  • SaaS enterprises need a cohesive tool that combines the essentials—CPQ, e-signatures, deal tracking and subscription management—without all the unnecessary extras.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Optional attachable extras include a cutting board, garbage bag holder, utensil hooks, paper towel holder, and magnetic knife block.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of extras
Verb
  • This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Extinguishing fires as quickly as possible paradoxically preserves brush and trees for future combustion.
    Louis Gritzo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of preserves
Verb
  • North Carolina lawmakers signed off on legislation Wednesday that allocates $273 million — pulled from the state's rainy day fund — to help the state recover from Hurricane Helene.
    Lucille Sherman, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
  • For example, McAfee allocates no more than $1,000 each for initial legal consultation, travel expenses, child care, and CPA costs.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of allocates
Verb
  • Israel’s air defenses Israel possesses a sophisticated air defense system, the most famous being the Iron Dome, which is designed to intercept short-range rockets typically fired by Hamas and Hezbollah.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Israel possesses the Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors for long-range ballistic missiles that fly outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of possesses
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