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
Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
But for the Wolves this season, Kaufman holds down the catcher position.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 10 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 default parlor game at Coachella is to speculate about who might be a viable headliner in the future; any of these three women could have held down her own day.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2025
But for the Wolves this season, Kaufman holds down the catcher position.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 10 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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The new executive order builds on that policy by not limiting it to certain drugs under Medicare but also including Medicaid and private sector insurance available on the commercial marker, said White House spokesman Kush Desai.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Another common myth is that sustainable fashion is limited in aesthetic appeal—often perceived as overly simplistic, oversized or lacking in variety.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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And while the Knicks were one of the NBA’s best defenses at restricting long-range attempts during the regular season, that did not show in the four matchups with Boston.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Trump's executive order sought to restrict its lawyers from accessing government buildings and officials, and threatened to cancel federal contracts held by the firm's clients.—
Mike Scarcella and David Thomas,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The pair trafficked tens of thousands of kilograms of fentanyl into the U.S., the federal government alleged, and more than 1.65 tons of fentanyl was seized from their holdings by the Mexican government — the largest seizure of fentanyl in the world.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2025
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Amazon’s holdings now include Whole Foods, Zappos, the streaming site Twitch, and M-G-M Studios.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
Verb
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One set of local institutions that hasn’t had to tighten its belt this year?—
Mark Schneider,
National Review,
12 May 2025
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Unfortunately, tightening the hinge screws won't be enough to correct this problem.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Certainly, Pakistan has in the past had ties to some of the many militant groups in Kashmir.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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The immigration raids have raised concerns over due process, racial profiling, and the detention of individuals with longstanding ties to their communities.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The long-sleeve top has layer-friendly buttons, a collar, and a longer hem that can be tucked into pants or left out.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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It was paired with a cropped navy V-neck bustier top with a white collar.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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“Hold down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20down. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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