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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
The event is open for free to festival all-access pass holders.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Access to Centurion lounges is reserved for holders of certain premium American Express cards, including the Platinum Card, the Business Platinum Card, and the Centurion Card, and is subject to availability.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Munis are exempt from federal tax and, if the holder lives in the state in which the bond was issued, free of state tax.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Policy holders can receive the dividend as cash, use it to pay premiums, or purchase additional insurance.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Access to Centurion lounges is reserved for holders of certain premium American Express cards, including the Platinum Card, the Business Platinum Card, and the Centurion Card, and is subject to availability.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Munis are exempt from federal tax and, if the holder lives in the state in which the bond was issued, free of state tax.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Policy holders can receive the dividend as cash, use it to pay premiums, or purchase additional insurance.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holder
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The league has no salary cap, and heading into negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement ahead of a 2026 deadline it is expected that owners will take a firm position against the players’ union in trying to secure one.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a lawsuit filed in the Business Court of Texas, the Mavericks contend they should be recognized as the sole owner of Center Operating Company because of an alleged breach by the Stars.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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For maximum effectiveness, place cedar rings or chips inside bags or containers to seal up with your clothing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Carney has put the containers in her curbside recycling in the past, and now donates them to people or fund-raising organizations who can use the cash.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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While there’s a comfort to the classic steakhouse, plenty of proprietors have pushed the envelope by experimenting with aging, sourcing high-quality beef from around the world, incorporating global flavors, and playing with live-fire cooking.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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As the proud proprietors of delicacies like pineapple casserole and pear salad, Southerners are no stranger to seemingly odd flavor combinations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holder. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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