held

[held] / hɛld /

ADJECTIVE

grasped

Synonyms

STRONG

adhered believed clutched controlled defended detained gripped guarded occupied retained taken

Antonyms

WEAK

freed lost released

Example Sentences

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Sept. 21: A memorial is held in the Lake Elsinore neighborhood of the victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"It wasn't an isolated incident and that's obviously why Deborah Latewood is being held responsible," the officer said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Goop is a privately held company and does not disclose its revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

That’s because earnings estimates have held up and valuation multiples have slipped back to long-term averages.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Furiously he yanked at the bindings, but they held fast.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver