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

2 of 2

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

Congress has about six years to shore up the Social Security trust fund, which is expected to run out of reserves by the end of 2032. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 The plan involves the United States taking more direct control over Venezuelan reserves as crime and steep logistical challenges discourage private investors. — Evan Halper, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Unlike other parts of the world, where geologists have to search for untapped oil, the reserves under Venezuela’s soil are largely mapped and known, experts say. — Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 Large oil reserves kept the world from entering a major oil shortage when the war with Iran started in February. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 The kitchen is the AI-buildout sector, desperate to turn some $2 trillion into vast reserves of computing capacity by the end of next year. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 The same study showed that once BMI had been taken into account, larger measures of the waist – a sign of excess abdominal fat reserves – were independently associated with a rise in mortality. — Mike McRae 24, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 Attorney General Tim Griffin, who serves in the military reserves and Arkansas National Guard, said the partnership will work well for the schools and the National Guard. — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026 After another sluggish start by the first five, coach Natalie Nakase handed the reins over to her reserves for the majority of the second half. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

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 Emma Acker, who runs the meetup at Sparrow, reserves a portion of her time for clients who can’t afford her services. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Company reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary. — The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Over the past 15 years, senior Saudi leaders, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, have repeatedly warned that should Tehran successfully develop a nuclear weapon, Riyadh reserves the right to do the same. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 The president’s tactic came after Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who voted against the president in the ruling, noted that Congress reserves the right to pass legislation changing the law. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reserves

Noun

An underwriter is not simply adding up deposits and calling it a day.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
The remains were unearthed from 324-million-year-old Late Mississippian deposits in the Tesnus Formation of western Texas.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of deposits

Noun

Only Anthropic knows for sure how often users rely on Claude to generate substitutes for musicians’ songs, the lawsuit said.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Europe Is Building Two Digital Money Models The digital euro and EURR should not necessarily be viewed as direct substitutes.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of substitutes

Noun

The contracts cover alternators and regulators for the torpedo program and new MK19 Mod 2 air turbine pump assemblies for submarine spares, supporting the US Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities and fleet readiness.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Temporary spares are narrower, lighter, and made with less tread than standard tires.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of spares

Verb

Scorpios suits melodic sets that gather slowly through sunset, while SantAnna books larger house names for pool-scale productions.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Checks provider and location availability against real scheduling rules and books the visit, live, inside the EHR.

— Deepika Bodapati, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of books

Verb

With the upgrade, Apple retains the size of the M4 Mac mini but packs a new M6 processor to deliver four times better AI performance, two times faster storage and graphics, and 40% better CPU performance, the company says.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
But get past the hype, and what follows is a good example of how to conduct deeply personal journalistic work that retains both a level of compassion and criticism.

— Becca James, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of retains

Verb

The Act 152 program was established in 2021 and dedicates $15 from each county deed transfer to a demolition fund that targets blight throughout Allegheny County.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Manduka yoga mat pros Manduka dedicates itself to helping the environment in any way possible.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of dedicates

Noun

Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
It is generally recommended to stock up on supplies that will last you anywhere between three days and a week.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of supplies

Noun

Non-stars say the number of jobs has plummeted and that they are being tricked into training their replacements.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Compare service call fees, per-claim caps and annual aggregate limits to the cost of repairs and replacements in your area.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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