Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke holds
Noun
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The film centers on Westley (Cary Elwes), a farmhand who goes on a noble quest to rescue his beloved Buttercup (Robin Wright) from the clutches of the loathsome Prince Humperdink (Chris Sarandon), to whom she's unhappily betrothed.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026 -
After Federer escaped the clutches of moderator and media, a crowd of fans assembled below an overhanging balcony, taking pictures of him doing his next interview.—
Owen Lewis,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Unusually at this relatively affordable price point, the NODE 100 has a fully customizable touch bar and keys that can be programmed with macros, media controls or application shortcuts for software like Adobe Photoshop or web browser.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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White then took the controls of Boston’s offense, even in another subpar shooting night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Second Amendment protects Americans' right to bear arms while protesting -- a right the federal government must not infringe upon.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Because of the turnout, the shop limited tattoos to small designs on arms and legs.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Acevedo has been released on bond while Alarcon-Sanchez and Derce Lara have immigration holds, police said.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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All those great ships, their holds full of human cargo, had been conjured up in an unremarkable spot in present-day Mudchute Park.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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But this rare victory for residents is unlikely to halt all Miami condo takeovers.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even if a criminal gets your password, 2FA adds a second barrier that can stop account takeovers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bitter cold grips much of the nation Meanwhile, bitter cold followed in the storm’s wake.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The slim, precision wand grips even the straightest lashes, creating a wide-awake, lash-lift effect in just one coat.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Choke holds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20holds. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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