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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
Even if the price of gold goes down, holders of their tokens will be paid an interest-like percentage along the way, these companies promise.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Other Democratic office holders have also shared messages about the matter, seeing it as an opportunity to raise awareness about the new ownership structure.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The ban would apply only to new hires, and does not affect H-1B visa holders already working at state universities.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Doors open to ticket holders at noon.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Other Democratic office holders have also shared messages about the matter, seeing it as an opportunity to raise awareness about the new ownership structure.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The ban would apply only to new hires, and does not affect H-1B visa holders already working at state universities.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Doors open to ticket holders at noon.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holder
Noun
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The owner of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen brought stanchions from his rum bar to the street to keep protesters separated from officers, working as a volunteer to ensure the demonstration remains peaceful.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said at a press conference that Pretti was believed to be a lawful gun owner with a permit to carry.—
Thomas Bordeaux,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The product itself, plastic containers with airtight seals, was unfamiliar and difficult to explain on a store shelf.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Then, narrow the choices down further by looking into traits that suit your growing conditions and preferences, including the time between planting and harvest and, if needed, the variety’s suitability for containers or small-space gardens.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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Owners of pass-through businesses and sole proprietors may be eligible for a 20% deduction on qualified business income, subject to wage limits and other rules.—
Forbes Money Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Since that time, no fewer than five of the proprietors have retired or moved on, only some having been replaced by new owners.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holder. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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