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verb

Definition of hold downnext
as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending

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hold-down

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noun

as in fastener

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Recent Examples of hold down
Verb
For a decade, Lil Pete has been holding down the Bay Area with sensitive, post-Jacka mood music. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026 Cooper quickly became a key part of the Hurricanes’ offensive line, taking over as the starting right guard as a freshman and holding down that spot for the next three seasons. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Noun
These hold-down test-firings are typically one of the final milestones in a Starship launch campaign before SpaceX moves the rocket to the launch pad. — ArsTechnica, 19 June 2025 Inside, hold-down straps, water-resistant storage, and multiple accessory pockets add to its organized feel. — Julie Loffredi, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hold down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold down
  1. limit
  2. fastener
  3. restrict
  4. holding
  5. tighten
  6. tie
  7. collar
Verb
  • Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Johnny Vander Meer, Bill Lee and Mace Brown combined to limit the AL to one run and seven hits as the NL won the All-Star game 4-1 at Cincinnati’s Crosley Field.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of limit
Noun
  • Push on it and the load distributes across the whole shell instead of finding the weakest fastener.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
  • The humble fastener has enthralled Chamberlain for years—so much so that a tattoo of a singular button is etched into her upper arm.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of fastener
Verb
  • Reporters and the public will be allowed to attend after Graf denied a defense request to restrict access.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • From a military perspective, interoperability also strengthens China’s ability to deploy multiple carrier strike groups simultaneously, ensuring that each carrier can field a capable air wing without being restricted to a specific aircraft variant.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of restrict
Noun
  • Decades of Hollywood empire-building ended with a quake in 2017 when Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch decided to sell much of his Fox entertainment holdings amid the rise of Netflix and other tech giants.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The staggering number of trades across eight separate accounts marks a significant departure from previous presidents, who have either divested their holdings or traded exclusively in diversified mutual funds.
    — Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of holding
Verb
  • The push for community solar in Boise comes amid growing restrictions on renewable energy across Ada County, where commissioners voted last year to dramatically tighten rules on where large-scale solar panel arrays can be built.
    — Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • Plus, glycerin, collagen, and niacinamide to tighten fine lines, improve firmness, and restore hydration, so the skin looks plump and supple.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of tighten
Noun
  • Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty-kick shootout Friday after the teams played to a 1-1 tie after 120 minutes in Arlington, Texas.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The former donned a long black coat over a matching shirt and tie, dark wash jeans and dress shoes, while the latter rocked a white tank top with light wash jeans and olive green boots.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • Look at the jagged lines, the geometric shapes, the neon colour schemes, the tall collars, the billowing short sleeves.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The collar makes your entire outfit look polished, even when styled with slouchy jeans.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of collar

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“Hold down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20down. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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