CHOKE HOLDS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

choke holds

noun

plural of choke hold

as in clutches

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Noun

Whether in roomy totes or chic evening clutches, the color brought an elegant warmth to any moment.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 31 July 2026
The brand has also slowly expanded its offering to include leather totes, clutches and ties, as well as unisex jewelry.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Definition of clutches

Noun

Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Any information placed on this secondary display had to be available on the regular screen, and any controls available had to be available elsewhere.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of controls

Noun

Reuters — Japan’s government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as a way to protect the country but as a route to greater prosperity, arguing in ‌its latest defence white paper that arms production can support economic growth.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The pass sailed over tight end Mason Taylor‘s head in the pouring rain and into Fitzpatrick’s arms.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of arms

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In order to prep for the intensive shoot, the actors spent two weeks treading water, doing breath holds and training with real kayaks.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026
Traveling down conveyor belts, bumping around on baggage carts and in cargo holds, suitcases quickly pick up scuffs that can be hard to remove.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026

Definition of holds

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Unbridled spending at a level that blows competitors out of the water, as Chelsea and Manchester City did after takeovers by Roman Abramovich and Sheikh Mansour respectively in the 2000s, is simply not possible in the era of financial regulation.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Advertisement Some of the lean staffing can likely be attributed to the wave of private equity takeovers of hospitals in recent years.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of takeovers

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Painter, baseball in hand, demonstrated the evolution of his grips this week to The Athletic.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 31 July 2026
This luggage customization kit includes two comfort handle grips, six zipper pullers, a carry pouch, and an ID tag, all designed to elevate your current suitcase.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026

Definition of grips

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