as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for
efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending
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Recent Examples of hold down
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles’ payroll figure was held down by deferred payments.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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Verb
The shoulder-length, dirty-blond hair held down with a headband.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles’ payroll figure was held down by deferred payments.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
SpaceX tested the water deluge system several times since April, including on a pair of hold-down engine tests with the Super Heavy booster in August.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold down
Verb
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That is, they are positioned at a very great distance, and their role is limited to protecting themselves or killing civilians.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the bottom of the seventh, Corona (19-2, 9-1), which was limited to one hit in the game, loaded the bases with one out against freshman pitcher Striker Pence, but then stranded the runners after consecutive pop flies.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Japan is part of the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime containment strategy that seeks to restrict the Chinese military's access to the Western Pacific Ocean.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Big Story Trump directs repeal of Biden showerhead rule President Trump has ordered his administration to repeal a Biden-era rule restricting water flow from shower heads.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its largest holding represents just 3.8% of the total portfolio at fair value, and most investments are less than 1%.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The deepening of President Donald Trump's trade war with China could push the country—the second-largest holder of U.S. debt—to dump its Treasury holdings, sending mortgage rates skyrocketing for millions of Americans.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Texas bills would tighten uncertified teacher rules A provision in Texas House Bill 2 would bar school districts from employing teachers without certifications, and give them extra money to certify any teachers who aren’t already certified.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Yet, risks of a global economic downturn still threaten the sector, which could cause all consumers to tighten their purse strings.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tatis’ home run last night was his 65th at Petco Park, moving him into a tie with Adrián González for second most behind Machado’s 91.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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This latest frame helps the track break out of a tie and stand alone as the fourth-longest-charting release by any K-pop artist on this particular list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another fan is the British artist David Hockey, who favors the brand’s Finchley polo shirt with a thick collar and long cuffs.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Hold down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20down. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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