hold in

verb

held in; holding in; holds in
Synonyms of hold innext
: to stop (an emotion) from being expressed
Don't hold your feelings in. Let them out.

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Mayra Velasquez was arrested last week and is currently being held in the Tarrant County Jail. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 Andrew is being held in the Clay County Detention Center on a $2 million bond, according to the Facebook post. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Shares have managed to hold in their longer, neutral range and now have eclipsed their 50-month moving average. Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Some are specific to the region they are held in and serve the finest local vino; others take place in resort towns and offer wine from around the world. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold in

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“Hold in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20in. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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