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hold
noun as in grasp, possession
verb as in have in one's hands, possession; grasp
Strongest matches
arrest, carry, detain, enjoy, have, imprison, keep, maintain, occupy, own, seize, take
Strong matches
adhere, bind, catch, check, cherish, clasp, cleave, clench, clinch, cling, clutch, confine, contain, cradle, embrace, enclose, fondle, grip, handle, hug, nourish, palm, possess, press, restrain, retain, secure, squeeze, stick, trammel, vise, wield, withhold, wring
Weak matches
bottle up, cork up, freeze to, hang on, keep close, keep out, lock up, not let go, put a lock on, stay put
verb as in believe
verb as in continue, endure
Weak matches
be in effect, be in force, be the case, be valid, have bearing, hold good, hold true, remain true, stand up, stay staunch
verb as in support
verb as in have a capacity for
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Example Sentences
These follow better-than-expected Canadian gross domestic product figures and, if solid, should confirm that the Bank of Canada is likely to leave interest rates on hold on Dec. 10.
They called on Israel to launch independent investigations, and to ensure those responsible, including senior military officers, are held accountable.
In August, China held a humanoid robotics Olympics, where devices competed in soccer, kickboxing and even cleaning rooms.
In 2020, after what it said was an internal review, Afrinic sent letters to Lu and others seeking to reclaim the IP addresses they held.
The country’s highest court said Friday that a lower appeals court had made an error in ruling that the family’s namesake Bollore holding company exerted de facto control over Vivendi.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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