as in sway
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of choke hold
But the most obvious truths are sometimes worth reiterating when hostile forces, draping themselves in pseudo-concern for business and the economy, attempt to put a choke hold on art.
—
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
Conventional morality was no longer a choke hold on dramatic characters, who were allowed to set dangerous new precedents for audiences that may have been easily shocked but were by no means easily deterred.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Caton entered the property and punched his male neighbor several times before throwing him to the ground by his throat and placing him in a choke hold, leaving the neighbor with injuries to his face, head, neck and chest, according to the court record.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
During the argument, Thompson was seen putting Gonzalez in a choke hold, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Associated Press.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for choke hold
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
Conventional morality was no longer a choke hold on dramatic characters, who were allowed to set dangerous new precedents for audiences that may have been easily shocked but were by no means easily deterred.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Caton entered the property and punched his male neighbor several times before throwing him to the ground by his throat and placing him in a choke hold, leaving the neighbor with injuries to his face, head, neck and chest, according to the court record.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
During the argument, Thompson was seen putting Gonzalez in a choke hold, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Associated Press.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for choke hold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke hold
Noun
-
Political observers said Illinois might lose a little pull in Washington with so many leaders with sway and savvy saying so long.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
-
The story Van Lent tells is how the nuances of the reservoir fell sway to the broader messaging of the foundation.—
Michael Adno,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
In the episode, Eilish portrayed the leader of a women’s empowerment cult that lures the main character, Dre (Dominique Fishback), into her charming clutches.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Freshman Ben Linehan buried his second clutch trey of the quarter for Masconomet moments later before Sam Brigham was fouled on a three.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Affordability is a top issue this midterm cycle as the GOP is defending its control of the House and Senate.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
-
The Jayhawks started this game on a 9-0 run, but TCU quickly caught up and took control, particularly with KU’s Bidunga in foul trouble.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Scars on her right arm from her injuries during the July 2021 attack were visible.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
With effort came obvious improvement, and the sense of mastery and volition was nothing short of intoxicating.—
James Hibbard,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
-
Each appears to carry Italian painter Caravaggio’s signature mastery of light and shadow.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Last year, Oklahoma lawmakers tried to force schools to teach debunked claims about the 2020 election -- an effort that was later put on hold by the state's Supreme Court.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Another Facebook post focused on the frustration of $100 holds placed on debit cards when paying at fuel pumps.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Downtown Los Angeles is no stranger to wild street takeovers where crowds shut down intersections to perform doughnuts, burnouts and other stunts.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The Barbican has a young person takeover on the 29th of March.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Not only did the group remain intact but their survival may have bolstered their image in Yemen and their grip on the country.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
-
This means that the hand never falsely identified a slip, and adjusted its grip only when necessary, avoiding excessive force that could damage objects.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
