RESERVATIONS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

reservations

noun

plural of reservation

as in doubts

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something despite my reservations, we hired the young teen as a babysitter

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as in provisions

something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends gave us his approval without any reservations

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Recent Examples of reservations The tours will be free, and reservations are strongly encouraged. — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Travel remains fragmented across inspiration, transportation, lodging, attractions, restaurants and reservations. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Orange County commissioners accepted — with reservations and some argument — a citizen panel’s recommendations for how to spend future tourist-tax windfalls, advice that left out a convention center expansion and a billion-dollar baseball stadium. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The concierge's desk is there to help with finding dinner reservations or a personal shopper. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Construction of the three-story building began in 2023 under D&S Realty Group and was completed in December 2025, with reservations going live in January. — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2026 Many movers take reservations at least two weeks out during popular times, says Rick Carruthers, the owner of Sven Moving, and deposits are often refundable. — Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026 In other words, check the calendar before making reservations anywhere. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Be sure to check the park’s website to confirm park reservations, entrance fees, program fees, weather conditions and visitor tips. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Any doubts over whether that deal would be concluded would have been banished as soon as Riad was taken off.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
In the past, Cofnas has expressed doubts about the intellectual abilities of Blacks in comparison to whites.

— Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of doubts

Noun

The Coastal Commission signed off on the project a few years ago, after tussles over low-cost housing provisions during the course of erecting yet another luxury hotel.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Put simply, penalty relief describes the broader set of IRS provisions that can help taxpayers avoid, reduce or remove certain penalties.

— Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of provisions

Noun

Instead old habits, suspicions, anger and betrayal reign on both sides.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026
Newcomers Álvarez and Knight couldn’t be better in their newlywed roles, convincing in their giddy love scenes, their casual affections, their unwanted suspicions and, most of all, their terror at whatever is lurking in the air and in their souls.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of suspicions

Noun

Victoria’s contemporary rig, winches, and autopilot functionality allow for single-handed sailing in conditions that would keep its predecessor at the dock.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
While Karina was expected to stay well away from land, swells from the storm were likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula, the hurricane center said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of conditions

Noun

Process control, workplace conditions, customer requirements and long-term competitiveness are already pushing the industry in the same direction.

— Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Most students received milder penalties — warnings, probation or requirements to attend counseling or workshops, which together made up 93% of sanctions.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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