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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
On the business side, Jason, Sarah, and Denise will hold down the fort.
—Hayden Field, The Verge, 3 Apr. 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
Matt McCoy and Samson Okunlola split reps at left guard, Anez Cooper held down his spot at right guard and James Brockermeyer joined the team via the transfer portal to start at center.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
On the business side, Jason, Sarah, and Denise will hold down the fort.
—Hayden Field, The Verge, 3 Apr. 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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Leaders in one Jersey Shore community have taken a step toward limiting overnight gatherings on their boardwalk.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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For now, the feature appears limited to Chrome’s Gemini side panel.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 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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But researchers who study fertility trends say the decline is driven by forces that have little to do with contraception access and that restricting it is unlikely to produce more births.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Since then, Human Rights Watch asserted, the authorities have demolished hundreds of church buildings or the crosses atop them, prevented adherents from gathering in unofficial churches, restricted access to the Bible, and confiscated religious materials not authorized by the government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, digging into crypto VCs’ holdings provides a glimpse into their funds’ inner workings.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Senior quarterback Nico Iamaleava got into a quick rhythm by completing his first few passes before a defensive holding call pushed the Bruins’ offense into the red zone.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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While perennially popular countries such as Italy and Portugal are tightening immigration regulations, many other places still offer enticing options for relocation.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead the Tigers had men at second and third with two outs, and Chapman was able to preserve the scoreless tie by striking out Dillon Dingler to end the inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Suarez had history here — Cal roots, Bay ties, and a game that seemingly fits with the identity of Golden State’s team.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose from long and short classic notch collar pajama sets and beautiful robes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Due to strong currents, divers struggled to stabilize Orion with an inflatable collar that was wrapped around its base.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Hold down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20down. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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