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reservation

[rez-er-vey-shuhn] / ˌrɛz ərˈveɪ ʃən /
NOUN
condition, stipulation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
doubt restriction skepticism
STRONG
catch circumscription demur hesitancy kicker provision proviso qualification scruple string strings terms
WEAK
fine print grain of salt
Antonyms
WEAK
openness
NOUN
the act of holding something, or thing held for future use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
booking restriction
STRONG
place withholding
WEAK
bespeaking exclusive possession retaining retainment setting aside
Antonyms
WEAK
openness
NOUN
habitat for large group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reserve territory
STRONG
enclave homeland preserve sanctuary tract
Antonyms
WEAK
openness

Example Sentences

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States also have authority under the Tenth Amendment’s reservation to the states and people the power to run their own state elections.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

It did not disclose the number of reservation holders.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Damodaran’s first reservation is his scepticism when it comes to scenario analysis, because, as he points out, “there are almost no risky investments that are going to pass muster in a worst-case outcome.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

For her part, Linda understood her place without reservation.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

I walked up to the ticket counter and said I had a reservation.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

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