Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

hold

[hohld] / hoʊld /










Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The prison has been used to indefinitely hold detainees seized during the wars and other operations that followed the attacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The analyst raises easyJet’s recommendation to hold from sell and the price target on its stock to 540 pence from 340 pence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Maguire said she planned to hold out until all her work could be marked properly - whenever that was.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I think sometimes it’s helpful just having somebody who’s there to hold your hand,” she says of her friend Liou.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They hold tight, seems like for dear life.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




Vocabulary lists containing hold


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "hold" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com