CHOKE HOLDS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

choke holds

noun

plural of choke hold

as in clutches

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Noun

She’s unknowingly fallen into the clutches of a demented, powerless warlock (McLeod) bent on stealing her power for his own.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
From feathery clutches to frilly brooches, fashion week guests are using the playful texture to give their looks an unexpected pop.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of clutches

Noun

For households, parental controls allow restricting access to inappropriate and adult content.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026
Potential support could cover siting, licensing, fabrication, safety-basis development, project controls and deployment planning for NANO Nuclear’s KRONOS MMR Energy System and portable microreactor designs.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of controls

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The Dior Spa in Venice follows pop-up spas and takeovers at other properties, including the popular industry hangout, the Beverly Hills Hotel.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Citations for impaired driving have also risen, and the department continues to crack down on street takeovers.

— Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of takeovers

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While her father wanted her to get discovered, Dawson was preoccupied with a crush on one of the grips.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026
Brighton’s squad was fashioned in his image, and while new head coach Arturo Ruiz impressed during his time at Real Sociedad, getting to grips with a brand new team so close to the season’s beginning screams teething problems.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of grips

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