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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as in fastener
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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
Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
Turnstile’s powerhouse rhythm section of bassist Franz Lyons and drummer Daniel Fang, and guitarists Pat McCrory and Meg Mills (who replaced founding guitarist Brady Ebert in 2022) are skilled musicians who allow Yates to soar while holding down the sound.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 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
Renee Rosnes, a founding member of the SFJAZZ Collective and prolific bandleader and composer in her own right, has held down the Foursight piano chair since 2011.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
Turnstile’s powerhouse rhythm section of bassist Franz Lyons and drummer Daniel Fang, and guitarists Pat McCrory and Meg Mills (who replaced founding guitarist Brady Ebert in 2022) are skilled musicians who allow Yates to soar while holding down the sound.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold-down
Verb
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The first major updates in the last decade to the building code went into effect earlier this month after a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in July limited a key legislative committee's ability to indefinitely block administrative rules.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Callie, the hottest person at Seattle Grace, went through so much turmoil and humiliation in her relationships prior to that, including, but not limited to, being cheated on by her husband and being dumped by a newly out lesbian who couldn’t handle her being bisexual.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thrills & Chills Pet Banana Costume The main part of this costume — the banana peel — wraps around her neck and stomach and is secured with a stretchy hook and loop fastener.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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That’s because the power supply is too close to the edge of the case to put a fastener there.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Democrats objected, though, because of the inclusion of amendments aimed at restricting rights oftransgender people.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the news release, DATCP urges livestock owners to have strong biosecurity measures in place, including washing hands, disinfecting equipment, restricting access to animals and keeping new additions to the flock or herd separate for at least 30 days.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company is slated to spin off the bulk of its cable holdings into a new entity called Versant around the end of 2025.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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John Franklin-Myers getting tagged for a relatively rare defensive holding.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And the race could tighten further if Sliwa exits the race.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Previous polls had shown Spanberger ahead by wider margins, signaling a tightening race over the past month.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dangling tie elements and a skirt slit lent a casual, avant-garde vibe to the look.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wearing this vest open offers a great little bump to the internal thermostat, while zipping it up all the way pops up the collar for extra warmth around your neck.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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The oversize design was crafted with cotton fabric with a shirt collar and long sleeves.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Hold-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold-down. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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