HOLDS (IN) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

holds (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hold (in)

as in masks

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The Chiefs’ 6-11 record last season masks the fact that there were at least some good offensive moments before injuries derailed the final few weeks.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Modern cynicism, associated with distrust, masks its ancient Greek origins, which offer valuable leadership lessons.

— Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of masks

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Tides of Temptation is set on the lush island of Nevis, where paradise hides a dangerous undercurrent… and beautiful young Constance (Wilkerson) is trapped inside of it.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 July 2026
Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.

— Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of hides

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That statistic should be alarming, given that only about 30% of single-family homes in Chicago have central air, compared with 76% nationwide — an average that conceals a starker reality.

— Chuka Onuh, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Paromita, a widowed teacher, conceals her loneliness behind the cover of duty and routine, while Shefali, a working wife, hides her bruises beneath concealer and silence.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2026

Definition of conceals

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Luis Bustamente designed every detail of each suite with a backdrop of rich navy that cloaks the walls of every room, and furniture framed in the hotel’s signature tri-color scheme.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Yet, Seth and Bynum are skeptical of Herold, whose torment and anguish cloaks him better than his long grey coat.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026

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