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in reserve

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extra adj.
spare adj.
aside adv.

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

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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

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in reserve

And around 30 IEA countries had between more than a billion barrels of oil in reserve.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

“It’s conserve and then open up the valves again. Learn how to hold yourself in reserve a little bit and play around with energy—rather than just smash into it.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

As of November, a total of 58 B-52Hs are in the military’s active force, with another 18 in reserve, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

What's absolutely fascinating about this game is the options that Clarke has and the way he's talking about the utilisation of his bench, hinting that he might keep a heavy hitter in reserve.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

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

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

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