RESERVING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

reserving

verb

present participle of reserve

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 The house wine list would greatly benefit from including a rosé option rather than reserving it exclusively for the Manager’s Wine List, which incurs an additional charge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Automating classification while reserving human review for high-risk cases strengthens governance, improves compliance and reduces the risk of sensitive data exposure. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, drain 2 cans of pineapple tidbits, reserving the syrup. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 Wilms says that creators that want to generate microdrama subscriptions can utilize the memberships feature, perhaps giving viewers a few episodes for free, and reserving the rest for members. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 But that is different from reserving the right, in advance, to misbehave — or asserting that your brother-in-law was not actually forgiven. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 Transfer the fish to a plate, reserving the oil in the skillet. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Transfer to a medium bowl, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 The new group started reserving $47 million for six competitive Senate races and one competitive House race. — Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserving

Verb

Request personal quotes and confirm inclusions, exclusions and current prices before booking.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Be sure to check the eligibility requirements and terms before booking.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of booking

Verb

The 100% cotton set, made in Italy, is slightly softer than your typical percale, while retaining the crisp, cool feel that makes the material a perennial favorite.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Paraphrasing typically restates the original information in more relevant language while retaining key ideas.

— Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of retaining

Verb

See what each couple will be performing and dedicating their dances to below.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
While traditional spa retreats still have their place, there’s a case for dedicating an entire trip to being a beginner, then continuing to build those skills at home.

— Julia Eskins, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dedicating

Verb

Bailey and Michael have been federally indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with allegations involving the hiring process.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
When spending drops, prices and wages don't quickly and flexibly adjust to keep people buying and businesses hiring.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiring

Verb

Fire officials were most concerned with keeping the blaze north of Encinal Canyon Road, one of the few natural firebreaks in the immediate area.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
These functions extend the partnership beyond keeping a drone connected to its operator.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of keeping

Verb

The impact could be significant in terms of medical costs and devoting more funding toward actual care rather than other costs.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
The series tries to link all these women together into a tapestry of feminist frustration by devoting a few minutes at the beginning of each episode to an unnamed narrator telling different tales of misunderstood women throughout history.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of devoting

Verb

Recent polls have shown Jackson holding only a narrow lead over Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
France is holding its presidential elections in April 2027, and the far-right and far-left are leading the opinion polls.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of holding

Verb

The team behind the project known as the Stitch have applied for a $60 million federal transportation grant through the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-saving Transportation program.

— Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Tucked away under a bed frame, trundle beds are a space-saving solution for a kid’s room, home office, or guest room.

— Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026

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