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

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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 acquisition of 100 percent of ZO Skin Health will be made in an all-cash transaction and funded through cash reserves and bank financing. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Deep-sea mining companies are targeting this vast reserves of metal-rich nodules to power the electric vehicle market. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 Pandemic closures slashed membership by 55%, triggering a $40 million revenue collapse in 2020 that forced leadership to freeze hiring, defer capital projects, draw on reserves and adjust lender terms. — Chase Jordan october 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 Other universities have also cut jobs, frozen hiring, consolidated operations, delayed investments and spent down reserves, Kenneth Janz, head of Winona State University, said during the June Board of Trustees meeting. — CBS News, 14 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 According to the 2026 trustees’ report, those reserves will be depleted in 2033. — David McMillin,dan Avery, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Alongside Drake Powell, Noah Clowney, Chaney Johnson and Moe Wagner, Traoré took the first crack at running Brooklyn’s reserves and played with conviction. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 The continent possesses huge reserves of the critical minerals the world needs. — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Verb

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 The airline also reserves the right to boot passengers who flout the policy and even to ban them from flying the friendly skies. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Aug. 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

Relatives, employers, philanthropists, government organizations and charitable groups can make deposits, including company stock, into the accounts.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Uzbekistan holds vast deposits of rare earths and critical minerals, while neighboring Kazakhstan is the world’s leading producer of uranium, accounting for 40% of supplies.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of deposits

Noun

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
The yacht also comes with large tank capacities, space for spares and equipment, accessible systems, and a large garage, allowing seafarers to spend more time away from the shore.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

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Verb

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
This is the person who curates the itineraries, makes the schedules, and books the tickets.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of books

Verb

The latest unit retains the same first six forward ratios as the outgoing Carrera T’s manual transmission, but ditches its predecessor’s somewhat awkward and largely superfluous seventh gear.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Lerner retains her credit as executive proucer alongside Helford; Curtis; Eric and Kim Tannenbaum and Jason Wang for the Tannenbaum Company; Scott Schwartz; and Lionsgate Television.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of retains

Verb

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
Proposition 28 dedicates an amount equal to roughly 1% of California’s base education funding — nearly $1 billion a year — to arts programs.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dedicates

Noun

Decodo, a web data company, tracked price changes in 2025 across products ranging from electronics to clothing and home improvement supplies.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Relief supplies were unlikely to reach the islands for three to five days, according to Saturday updates from FEMA.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 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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