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in reserve

ADJECTIVE
extra
Synonyms
STRONGEST
added additional ancillary auxiliary extraneous extraordinary fresh further leftover new other special supplemental supplementary unnecessary unused
STRONG
button fuss gingerbread gravy ice inessential lagniappe more needless perk plus reserve spare supernumerary surplus tip
WEAK
another beyond in addition in store one more optional over and above redundant superfluous unneeded
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common commonplace main necessary needed normal old ordinary used usual worn
WEAK
basic elementary essential fundamental integral
ADJECTIVE
spare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
unoccupied unused
STRONG
backup emergency free lagniappe leftover option over supernumerary surplus
WEAK
additional de trop in excess in store more than enough odd supererogatory superfluous unwanted
Antonyms
WEAK
necessary
ADVERB
aside
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alone away out separately
STRONG
apart
WEAK
abreast afar alongside beside by oneself in isolation near nearby neck and neck out of the way privately
Antonyms
WEAK
middle

Example Sentences

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Australia holds roughly 37 days' worth of petrol in reserve, according to government figures, far below the 90-day minimum dictated by the International Energy Agency.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

For example, China has built 1.3 billion barrels of oil in reserve.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Struyven and Thomas estimate that central banks will accumulate a further 60 tons of gold in 2026 with those in emerging markets leading this structural shift in reserve allocation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

Then Mossad instructed them to go about their daily routines across Iran, as part of what it calls a “drawer operation”—one that sits quietly in reserve until the drawer needs to be opened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

HERMIONE: The Ministry has plenty in reserve, thank you, Draco.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.