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
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
Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Types of clipboards The simple clipboard has managed to include a broad range of different kinds of products, all of which share the common feature of a board and some kind of clamp that can hold down paper, packets, pens, and other office supplies.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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
Noun
The Grammy-winning R&B songstress and mother of four, who range in age from 11 to 18 months, carved out time to talk with us while her beloved husband, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, was home holding down the fort.
—Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Types of clipboards The simple clipboard has managed to include a broad range of different kinds of products, all of which share the common feature of a board and some kind of clamp that can hold down paper, packets, pens, and other office supplies.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold-down
Verb
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Don’t overpay — unless one of the four primary pass catchers ahead of him is injured, TeSlaa’s upside is limited to a rookie season similar to Chase Claypool’s, who finished as WR37.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This is not an easy ticket to get, especially as the event is limited to 275 guests.—
Liquid Icons,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inspired by Velcro, the original hook-and-loop fastener invented in 1948 by Swiss engineer George de Mestral, the novel product enables structural components to be securely connected and easily separated when needed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While 77% of companies either encourage or don’t restrict AI use, adoption varies dramatically across where people sit in the org chart.—
Brad Rencher,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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But for a few high-profile flashpoints, however, debate about the Americans’ suitability has largely remained restricted to the internet rather than the match-going fans.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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New members of Congress would also be required to divest their individual stock holdings after swearing in.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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German-style food, beer, live music, stein holding competition and more.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As budgets tighten, vibe coding becomes not just a productivity enhancer but a strategic enabler.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The announcement also included a safety reminder that urged companies to tighten cybersecurity practices when handling Chinese citizens’ personal data.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Dolphins would never willingly take on almost $80 million in dead space, and the team has also not shown any signs of even benching the star quarterback, much less cutting ties with him altogether.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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These cable ties come in a pack of 24 and can be used over and over again.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The stand collar provides extra protection for the neck, while zippered hand pockets are ideal for keeping your hands warm.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Whether its a bad case of bedhead, friction from a hood or collar, or a complete surprise attack, just about everyone has dealt with hair matting.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Hold-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold-down. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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