hold together
phrasal verb
held together; holding together; holds together
1
: to stay joined together or in one piece
The empire held together for many decades.
2
: to cause (something) to stay joined together or in one piece
The coach hopes to hold the team together for at least one more season.
The box was held together by a strong glue.
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The film, which tells the story of Palestinian and Israeli prisoners held together in an Israeli jail, won high acclaim in Israel at the time, and was nominated for an Academy Award.
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Irene Nasser, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
This rustic meal, a company's-coming riff on the old-school chicken-and-rice number, is held together by a tangy gravy flavored with country ham and mushrooms.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Despite the conflicting priorities of the center right and the center left, Merz’s coalition is managing to hold together because another snap federal election could bring the AfD closer to power.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
Add additional ice water as needed until dough holds together.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
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Irene Nasser, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
This rustic meal, a company's-coming riff on the old-school chicken-and-rice number, is held together by a tangy gravy flavored with country ham and mushrooms.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Despite the conflicting priorities of the center right and the center left, Merz’s coalition is managing to hold together because another snap federal election could bring the AfD closer to power.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
Add additional ice water as needed until dough holds together.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Hold together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20together. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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