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as in container
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
her hat made a good holder for the shells she collected on the beach
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Recent Examples of holder
The seven-piece kit comes with scissors, hook cases, spool holders and more.
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
However, contract holders can receive a discount for paying the full year’s fees upfront.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
Second Amendment advocates say city-by-city ordinances would be cumbersome for permit holders commuting daily between jurisdictions.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, sports rights holders enter bidding wars in a competitive market fueled by streaming services seeking more ad opportunities and subscribers from exclusive live events.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
However, contract holders can receive a discount for paying the full year’s fees upfront.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
Second Amendment advocates say city-by-city ordinances would be cumbersome for permit holders commuting daily between jurisdictions.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, sports rights holders enter bidding wars in a competitive market fueled by streaming services seeking more ad opportunities and subscribers from exclusive live events.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for holder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holder
Noun
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And when the hydration from masks, oils, and butters isn’t cutting it, there’s steaming, something curly hair girls already know very well, says Kiana Rae Brown, a curly hair specialist and owner of West Coast Curls Salon in Los Angeles.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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New owners need to decide how to allocate their limited time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keep prepared Snickers salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pirates forced the survivors to help load the ship with as many ore containers as the ship could carry before sending them back to the ice moon to agonizingly await whatever would be their fate.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before, the restaurant proprietor might not even know what wine was in the carafe.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In keeping with the recent blending, top YouTube channel proprietor Deestroying was part of the broadcast crew, and alternate telecasts and watch parties also involved YouTube personalities.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holder. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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