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as in clutched
to have or keep in one's hands
this casserole dish is too hot to hold, so grab a potholder
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as in retained
to continue to have in one's possession or power
she, and she alone, held the keys to the mysterious chest
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as in believed
to have as an opinion
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"
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as in had
to keep in one's mind or heart
still held her close to his heart, though they had long parted
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
the same family has held this piece of land for over 100 years
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as in grasped
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
please hold my arm on these slippery stairs
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as in controlled
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
we managed to hold our laughter until we got outside hold your temper until you hear the whole story
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as in aimed
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
held the camera on the actor throughout the scene
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Recent Examples of held
In 2004, the Defense Advanced Research Projects agency (DARPA) held the Grand Challenge, a 150 mile course in the Mojave desert to spur development of autonomous vehicles.
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Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While no team would complete the course in the first year, DARPA held subsequent events including the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007 to encourage investment in technology to enable vehicles to drive autonomously in cities.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
He was ordered to be held without bail.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit in a barrel that previously held another liquid, has become extremely popular among beverage companies.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Outside, protesters surrounded the courtroom, many demanding a deal to release the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and an end to the war.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
The announcement came at a celebration of the Endowment’s 100th anniversary held at the Bank of America Corporate Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a emergency virtual meeting on Wednesday with the leaders of Canada’s provinces.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While no team would complete the course in the first year, DARPA held subsequent events including the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007 to encourage investment in technology to enable vehicles to drive autonomously in cities.
—Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
He was ordered to be held without bail.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Cask finishing, putting a mature spirit in a barrel that previously held another liquid, has become extremely popular among beverage companies.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Outside, protesters surrounded the courtroom, many demanding a deal to release the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and an end to the war.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
The announcement came at a celebration of the Endowment’s 100th anniversary held at the Bank of America Corporate Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held a emergency virtual meeting on Wednesday with the leaders of Canada’s provinces.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for held
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The lawyer also refrained from commenting on whether he was privately retained or appointed by the court.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The front office staff of each club will be retained.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer had set a goal to acquire a business in 2024 and believed the right opportunity would come without forcing it.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The top speed of 218 mph went untested, but if the speedometer on one example taped on the autobahn is to believed, the LaFerrari can actually punch its way all the way to 231 mph.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Several details appear to link the profile to Mangione, and a 2016 post contained a link to a page on Github, a coding website, with Mangione's full name on it.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The filmmakers had little choice but to compress the timeline, eliminate major characters, and favor emotional truth over strict historical truth.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, the company had little trouble finding takers for the 349 copies to be made.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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They shouldn’t be penalized just because their care happens in a building owned by a hospital system instead of an independent physician.Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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Public viewing areas along the Seine accommodated 40,000 spectators, who watched the ceremonies unfold on large screens.Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Dietary preferences and odd sleeping schedules were easily accommodated.Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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Concealing a firearm is a separate charge and is considered a third-degree felony in Pennsylvania, according to attorney Price Benowitz's firm.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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She was reportedly considered for White House chief of staff before Susie Wiles was named to the role.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Subramanian rejected the idea Combs be kept under house arrest at a home with a boat dock in Miami but seemed open to potentially releasing him to confinement with around-the-clock security at a three-bedroom apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The town is just a short drive inland from Venice, in the countryside where many of the city’s wealthy families kept their summer homes and villas.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Held.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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