CHOKE HOLD Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

choke hold

noun

Definition of choke hold

as in sway

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Recent Examples of choke hold Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute. — James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026 Beijing now seeks to maximize its choke hold over rare earths, semiconductors, and other supply chains, to use them as leverage in other situations, including Taiwan. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Mar. 2026 New phone footage leaked to TMZ appears to show Paul putting Mortensen in a choke hold and hurling metal chairs at him; a child cries. — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 Today on the show, the story of a financial lifeline that can turn into a financial choke hold. — Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choke hold

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Noun

At the same time, Black lawmakers’ clout could grow because Democrats will open their 2028 presidential primaries in South Carolina, where Black voters hold considerable sway.

— Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
That turnout gives Israel’s Arab parties unprecedented political sway with 19 seats in the 120-seat parliament.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of sway

Noun

Following a sloppy start Friday on the offensive end and an underwhelming start on the defensive end, the Heat flipped a switch midway through the second quarter to take complete control of the game.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026
The race is among a handful of Senate contests this year expected to determine control of the chamber.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of control

Noun

Megill retired Richie Palacios on a grounder to second to end it, threw his arms in the air and was mobbed by teammates near the mound while Brewers fans celebrated in the stands.

— Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
The trial uses Agile One humanoids designed to combine human-height reach and dual-arm manipulation with the mobility of a wheeled base.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of arm

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Centuries later, philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre distinguished external goods, such as money and status, from goods internal to a practice, such as a farmer’s growing mastery of her land or an architect’s pursuit of elegant, functional design.

— Stacy Keltner, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
The duo’s Red Marrow Media is known for its mastery of extreme-location logistics and pioneering cross-border financing models.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of mastery

Noun

In Frisco, Texas, opposition to Hindu temples and a mosque fueled claims of an Indian takeover, and a protester tore apart an Indian flag near City Hall.

— Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, who Abbott appointed, announced the takeover October 2025, after a school that had since been closed received five consecutive failing scores in Texas’ A-F accountability ratings.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of takeover

Noun

Your first instinct may be to tighten your grip, but flexibility could serve you better.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
While Xi has consolidated his grip on power, analysts say the plenum will offer him an opportunity to further align what Chinese officials do with what Beijing wants.

— KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of grip

Noun

These private, elevated spaces so intrinsic to the character of the property will remain closed to the public while management seeks a practical solution.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Savannah River National Laboratory conducts research involving nuclear materials, environmental management, energy technologies, and national security.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

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