holding (in)

verb

Definition of holding (in)next
present participle of hold (in)
as in hiding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holding (in)
  1. hiding
  2. masking
  3. concealing
  4. secreting
  5. obscuring
  6. restricting
  7. limiting
  8. veiling
Verb
  • Failing to disclose or intentionally hiding assets can make a prenup more vulnerable to being challenged in court.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The find suggests one of NASA’s most successful planet hunters may still have plenty of surprises hiding in its archives.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of hiding
Verb
  • As a result, the far right has polarized what should be a nuanced debate, in much the same way that some American conservatives turned masking into a form of political sorting.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Minutes after Iran played to a thrilling, though for Rezaeian and his teammates heartbreaking, 1-1 draw against Egypt, Rezaeian didn’t bother masking his pain.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 28 June 2026
Definition of masking
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  • The government views concealing information about a student’s gender identity, even to parents who may not be accepting of that information, as an interference with their rights as parents.
    — Sofi Zeman July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • The proud mom shared pictures of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room, concealing the newborn's face in the snaps.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of concealing
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  • When activated by heat, the spores awaken and begin secreting enzymes that chemically break down the material from within.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
  • One type of polyp handles feeding, extending above the sand and secreting a mucus net to capture small prey.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of secreting
Verb
  • Also, there are important players coming back from significant injuries, obscuring the picture.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The lens has a Ri-Pel coating that allows for water and sweat to bead up and slide off the surface, rather than obscuring vision.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 June 2026
Definition of obscuring
Verb
  • In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Blanket bans may seem like an obvious solution, yet fisheries management rarely operates in a world of simple answers and restricting certain catches could affect livelihoods, food security and community traditions.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of restricting
Verb
  • Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of limiting
Verb
  • Maddie attempts to maintain a good-girl façade veiling dangerous inner turmoil, while picture-perfect recipe videos mask an unsettling desperation for fame.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
  • Like the Jim Crow combination cars, these curtains kept the dining car segregated, while also thinly veiling America’s commitment to separate and unequal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Definition of veiling
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“Holding (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20%28in%29. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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