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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
Rather than choosing between early promotion and Cyber Week presence, successful strategies might require maintaining consistent visibility across the extended season while still reserving significant budget for peak shopping days.
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Kiri Masters, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Cole is also reserving 2,014 tickets that will be available for just $1.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 Nov. 2024
Consider reserving a pair for January 20, 2025.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Advertisement The difficulty goes beyond simply reserving a room.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Strain the peas and carrots, reserving the stock.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 23 Nov. 2024
This is a perfect use case of deploying technology to meet both company and customer needs—customers get instant support on important financial matters and the company saves money by applying technology, reserving human agents for more complicated issues.
—Craig Crisler, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Some commentators theorize that clubs are struggling because partygoers are reserving their raving for festivals.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2024
Kiri Masters, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Cole is also reserving 2,014 tickets that will be available for just $1.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 30 Nov. 2024
Consider reserving a pair for January 20, 2025.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Advertisement The difficulty goes beyond simply reserving a room.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Strain the peas and carrots, reserving the stock.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 23 Nov. 2024
This is a perfect use case of deploying technology to meet both company and customer needs—customers get instant support on important financial matters and the company saves money by applying technology, reserving human agents for more complicated issues.
—Craig Crisler, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Some commentators theorize that clubs are struggling because partygoers are reserving their raving for festivals.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserving
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This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their ability to work miles away from their supervisor would expand the impact and reach of practices while retaining care continuity.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Management may want to consider dedicating staff time to staying informed about the range of issues that may be affecting different groups of employees.Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The pair have been open about their fertility issues in the past dedicating songs to their unborn baby in performances and in Fox’s poetry book.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Plus, by hiring employees to work in the factories, Z Modular is less reliant on construction contractors who have been in short supply, causing delays on housing projects across the country.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Customers have trusted banks with custody of their assets for centuries, believing a bank vault is safer than keeping wealth under the mattress.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pair have been keeping busy since the election.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The movie, without devoting one explanatory line of dialogue to it, treats Avery’s career as an existential relationship ender.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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With both presidential campaigns concentrating on the seven battleground states seen as likely to decide the presidency, neither candidate is devoting significant time or money to the state.Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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This tool acts as a diagnostic framework to identify and address the constraints—both tangible and intangible—that may be holding the family business back.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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So that is his, and William’s been holding onto that as his good luck charm or his little memento to keep him safe throughout the war.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last month, the country sent a clear message rejecting the radical policies of the past few years and choosing instead a path of common sense, constitutional order, and preserving our freedoms.Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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The essence of brand stewardship is preserving what makes a brand special even while growing as part of a long-term vision.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was also known for possessing a cannon of a right arm, which accounted for 123 assists from the corner outfield (and for two scoreless appearances, a decade apart, that covered 5 2/3 innings on the mound).Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Reserving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reserving. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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