as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for
efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending
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Recent Examples of hold down
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
In a picture posted to animal control’s Facebook page, two strips of tape can be seen holding down the top of the bin.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 9 Apr. 2024
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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Verb
Thieneman slides into the spot that Harrison Smith held down for over a decade.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
In a picture posted to animal control’s Facebook page, two strips of tape can be seen holding down the top of the bin.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Then, 12 hold-down bolts fired and freed the Delta IV Heavy for its climb into space with a top-secret payload for the US government's spy satellite agency.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 9 Apr. 2024
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold down
Verb
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Social Circle doesn't have the infrastructure needed for a facility of that size, noting the town's water permit is limited to just one million gallons a day.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The humble fastener has enthralled Chamberlain for years—so much so that a tattoo of a singular button is etched into her upper arm.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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When force is applied in the driving direction, torque tightens or loosens a fastener.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards were created in 2012 to restrict pollution from coal and oil-fired power plants – namely mercury, a neurotoxin that can cause brain and nervous system damage.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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In conventional approaches such as surface codes, qubits are typically limited to interacting with their nearest neighbors, restricting how efficiently information can be processed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hegseth does not have any major holdings in defense companies, according to his most recent financial disclosure reviewed by ABC News.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some holdings will grow faster than others.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Iran appeared to tighten its grip on the strait on Thursday, when its media reported that the government is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor traffic.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Luke Evangelista scored the only goal of the shootout in the eighth round, and the Nashville Predators tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Late last year, Descovich led a letter urging the federal government to cut ties with the SPLC.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The shoe’s collar wraps securely around the ankle, almost in a sock-like way, to enhance stability.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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The display showed, on the left, the face of a gray-haired man with a resolute expression, his neck vanishing into a white collar and dark suit.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Hold down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20down. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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