in reserve

phrase

: held back for future or special use

Examples of in reserve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sybiha said Ukraine is requesting some 300 Patriot missiles from partner countries because intelligence services estimate that Russia is holding 600 ballistic missiles in reserve and can produce up to 140 ballistic missiles per month. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

No need to wear down the tire treads, especially with Johnson in reserve. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Comerica Bank & Trust, which had administered the estate during the legal proceedings, also retained $3 million in reserve funds to cover costs associated with closing the estate, including tax returns, professional fees, and other expenses. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

So, the Phillies can feel decent about Hill and De La Cruz — two solid depth acquisitions by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski — in reserve. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in reserve

• conserve
• deserve
• manoeuvre
• observe
• preserve
• subserve
• curve
• mirv
• nerve
• serve
• swerve
• verve