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

The surrounding gate offers tighter control over current flow, helping address the challenges of further transistor scaling.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Eisenberg was sworn in as assistant attorney general in charge of the department's National Security Division in June 2025 and oversaw cases involving espionage, terrorism, export control violations, cyber crimes and other matters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of control

Noun

Hudson runs House Republicans’ campaign arm and was projected to keep his seat leading into Election Day.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
The House Republican Organization, the GOP caucus’ main campaign arm, had only about $239,400 available through the same period.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of arm

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In my experience, what remains negotiable is often the size of the reserve within that risk band, the length of the hold period and the release schedule, though this can vary.

— Dimitri Akhrin, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
It was saved from oblivion by Manet’s friend Edgar Degas, who managed to get a hold of all the fragments.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of hold

Noun

By law, that money must be paid within 15 days of the takeover, a deadline that can be extended once.

— EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
On the campaign trail, Hinojosa rallied against school vouchers and state takeovers of public school districts, such as the one that happened in Fort Worth this year.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of takeover

Noun

The competition offered a demanding test of the robot’s mobility, balance, and thermal management systems.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Pharmacy benefit management businesses work on the backend, negotiating directly with drugmakers on the cost of prescription drugs.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of management

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