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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
Reading International has classified several properties as held for sale, including assets in Townsville, Australia, and Wellington and Rotorua, New Zealand, as part of its strategy to enhance liquidity.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Significant costs are anticipated in pursuit of financing and acquisition plans, with cash held outside the Trust Account deemed insufficient for operations beyond one year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company completed the sale of its corporate headquarters in Denton, Texas, in October 2024, which was classified as held for sale at the end of the fiscal year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
As of September 30, 2024, the company held $12,895,117 in marketable securities in its Trust Account, with $517,975 in cash available for working capital purposes.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Media have been told a press conference will be held soon to provide an update.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Musk held the event on the same day as OpenAI’s annual Dev Day, which some have speculated to be more than a coincidence.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Brioni fragrance license will be held by Lalique Group until the end of this year, while that for Boucheron remains with Interparfums SA through 2025.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Tournaments are held around the world every year with participants vying for the title of fastest puzzle-solver over fractions of a second.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Significant costs are anticipated in pursuit of financing and acquisition plans, with cash held outside the Trust Account deemed insufficient for operations beyond one year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company completed the sale of its corporate headquarters in Denton, Texas, in October 2024, which was classified as held for sale at the end of the fiscal year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
As of September 30, 2024, the company held $12,895,117 in marketable securities in its Trust Account, with $517,975 in cash available for working capital purposes.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Media have been told a press conference will be held soon to provide an update.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Musk held the event on the same day as OpenAI’s annual Dev Day, which some have speculated to be more than a coincidence.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Brioni fragrance license will be held by Lalique Group until the end of this year, while that for Boucheron remains with Interparfums SA through 2025.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Tournaments are held around the world every year with participants vying for the title of fastest puzzle-solver over fractions of a second.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for held
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Rush had the strongest support among those polled, with 88% of the 397 respondents voting saying she should be retained.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2024
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Horowitz, retained to broker the deal, immediately thought of the George Kaiser Family Foundation, in Tulsa.Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Borgwardt also is also alleged to have taken photos of his passport, moved funds to a foreign bank and changed his email address, and he was believed to have been communicating with a woman from Uzbekistan, Podoll said.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bozanich believed the claims of abuse were false.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The second app, from the phishing sites people were directed to, contained the live web-app trading platform.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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The event had a party atmosphere with a nerdy tinge.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ideally someone who had some experience with these IP's growing up.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The group owned by Steve Ballmer also spent roughly $220,000 this year to sway lawmakers on the legislation, among other proposals, according to lobbying reports.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Durst, an eccentric New York real estate heir, was arrested right before HBO (which is owned by CNN’s parent company) aired the show’s finale in March 2015.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement The centers will house only adult men, while vulnerable people such as women, children, elderly people and those who are ill or victims of torture will be accommodated in Italy.Llazar Semini, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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The remaining 19 passengers were accommodated by a bus.Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
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In the main event, Pereira, the man who has risen to become one of the biggest stars in combat sports, will defend his title against Rountree in what is considered to be a pure striking battle.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Feature Importance Feature importance is often considered a default method for explainable AI (XAI).Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The real terrors are kept outside, on this notoriously hellish stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Before that, the Biden administration had kept its distance from the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because of its radically racist anti-Arab, anti-democratic members.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Held.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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