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holding back

ADJECTIVE

retaining

Synonyms

STRONG

accommodating arresting cherishing commemorating confining embracing employing engaging having hiring holding keeping owning possessing preserving remembering reserving restraining saving securing seizing suppressing sustaining taking treasuring withholding working

ADJECTIVE

suppressive

Synonyms

WEAK

censoring covering up curbing muffling quelling repressing repressive silencing stifling subduing withholding

NOUN

detention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrest custody delay incarceration internment quarantine

STRONG

apprehension bust detainment hindrance immurement impediment pen pickup pinch restraint retention withholding

WEAK

arrestation holding pen keeping in nab time up the river

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance help

WEAK

freedom liberation release

Example Sentences

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She also said that reporting teams are holding back on submitting specific story pitches, due to the “fear of the internal repercussions.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

All three of the major HMI indices posted gains in May, as some buyers who had been holding back decided to move forward this spring, the survey said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"Domestic uncertainty could also add to the already volatile global environment, holding back consumption and investment decisions," it added.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“His paycheck was only around $1,000 at the time,” she recalled with a chuckle, holding back tears.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He glanced sideways at Lily and I saw him holding back a smile.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

holding back

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