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as in container
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
her hat made a good holder for the shells she collected on the beach
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Recent Examples of holder
Visitors and non-visa holders could be turned away for refusing to undergo a device search, but U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are legally entitled to be allowed into the country.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Ticket holders with front row seats at Fiserv Forum will soon have access to a new, back-of-house space for the 2025-26 NBA season.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
According to Chhabria, if rights holders provide evidence of market dilution, that may raise the strongest opposition most likely to win AI copyright fights.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
This decision resolves a long-standing paradox for crypto holders.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Ticket holders with front row seats at Fiserv Forum will soon have access to a new, back-of-house space for the 2025-26 NBA season.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
According to Chhabria, if rights holders provide evidence of market dilution, that may raise the strongest opposition most likely to win AI copyright fights.
—ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
This decision resolves a long-standing paradox for crypto holders.
—Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holder
Noun
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Oaktree, a leading PE firm launched in 1995 and with $203 billion in assets under management, will be the majority owner.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The film follows Tina, the ambitious owner of a gift-wrapping shop.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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From cooking pots and water containers crafted in clay by Indigenous artists a thousand years ago through today, to contemporary decorative items and intricate jewelry crafted in textiles, metal, and wood, Santa Fe welcomes, strengthens, and grows arts and artists in its community.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Best Swiveling Style Think outside the box with Konstantin Grcic for Magis’ 360-degree container.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The local ingredients are transformed into magical dishes by chef/proprietor Ubaldo Martínez whose open-kitchen uses rustic techniques such as firewood ovens and grills.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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This bill would have allowed independent contractors and sole proprietors to establish portable benefits accounts.—
David Santiago,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holder. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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