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, 18 Nov. 2023
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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
These inputs can be customized on a per-game basis—simply hold down the Home button, and they can be remapped on the fly.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 July 2025
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Verb
SpaceX tested the water deluge system several times since April, including on a pair of hold-down engine tests with the Super Heavy booster in August.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
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
In fact, there was not a curl in sight on the 31-year-old actress’ head, only a single bobby pin holding down her straightened front pieces.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
These inputs can be customized on a per-game basis—simply hold down the Home button, and they can be remapped on the fly.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold-down
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Shortly after filing previous legislation to revoke the congressional charter of the nation’s oldest teachers' union, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has doubled down on her efforts to limit the organization’s reach.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Aug. 2025
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Trying to use them on modern networks—which are exponentially more complex—limits scalability and increases risk.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Google recently ended Android support for Android 12 and also upgraded its Play Integrity API to restrict how apps function on those older phones.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The bill’s design would severely restrict the ability of programs like ours to operate, grow and serve students who have nowhere else to turn.—
Christian Garcia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And its largest holding makes up just 3.2% of investment income.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Oslo’s fund, the world’s largest, has faced mounting pressure throughout the conflict over its Israeli holdings.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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From here, simply tighten the abdominals and pull the rope toward your right shoulder until the rope almost touches the shoulder.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Trump administration tightened border controls earlier this year, leading some Canadian and European travelers to cancel U.S. trips.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The first matchup between New York Giants and the St. Louis (since relocated to Arizona) Cardinals ended in a 21-21 tie.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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India Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on India this week, citing unfair trade practices and India's ties with Russia.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Look for signs of ownership like a collar or friendliness.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Her shirtdress had layer-friendly buttons, a preppy collar, and a belt that accentuated her shape.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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“Hold-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold-down. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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