CHOKE HOLD Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

choke hold

noun

Definition of choke hold

as in sway

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Recent Examples of choke hold New phone footage leaked to TMZ appears to show Paul putting Mortensen in a choke hold and hurling metal chairs at him; a child cries. — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 Like gasoline and diesel prices, the price of jet fuel has jumped since the Iran war put a choke hold on Middle East oil shipments 11 weeks ago. — Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 Beijing now seeks to maximize its choke hold over rare earths, semiconductors, and other supply chains, to use them as leverage in other situations, including Taiwan. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Mar. 2026 Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute. — James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for choke hold

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Noun

In a real world sense of course that can’t possibly be true, but the world view of the Puritan religious leaders who founded the Connecticut River Colony in the 1630s still held sway in the late 18th century.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
Roberta Smith, the co-chief art critic of the New York Times, and Jerry Saltz, the art critic of New York magazine, are writers of sway, elegance, legend.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 June 2026

Definition of sway

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When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Between cleverly convertible shoulder bags and elegant clutches, there’s a pick for every outfit and occasion this summer.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of clutch

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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Definition of control

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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
According to officials, 31-year-old Brittany Clark, of Orlando, was swimming in the river when the alligator bit both of her arms and severed one.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of arm

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Over 108,000 entries from 160 countries were submitted, with seven photographers ultimately recognized for their technical mastery, originality, and conceptual strength.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Head coach Luis de la Fuente’s team—built around players Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri—is known for its mastery of possession play and attractive passing.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026

Definition of mastery

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While the federal takeover of the city’s police department ended in September, National Guard deployments have continued.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 July 2026
In Greenville, North Carolina, the city's mayor enacted a curfew ahead of the holiday weekend in response to threats of a teen takeover, according to The Reflector.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of takeover

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The ring finger is typically slightly shorter than the middle finger, but the two work closely together, generating grip strength and stabilizing the hand.

— Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
There was bewilderment, also, at the failure of the referee to get any kind of grip or control over the Paraguayan antics.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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