reserve
verb (used with object)
to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
has reserved
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present perfectof reserve (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Trump has reserved his sharpest criticism for Doug Ford, the outspoken premier of Ontario.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has reserved the right to determine any remedies herself, without the jury's input.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
Meta also said on Monday it has reserved up to 1 gigawatt and 100 gigawatt hours of “ultra-long duration” energy storage capacity through a partnership with Noon Energy.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
The new super PAC called Health Equity Now has reserved about $352,000 in advertising with spots supporting McLeod-Skinner, according to the media tracking firm AdImpact.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024
Mr. Freeman has reserved the rest of them for me.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
