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as in owners
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
the holders of the land gave us permission to camp on it
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as in containers
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 holders
Newsweek has revealed dozens of cases involving green card holders and applicants who were swept up in the ICE raids.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That involves working with brands, advertisers, and rights-holders who are entering the women’s basketball space for the first time.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Blueprint inked its first direct-school deal earlier this year with Maryland, establishing the company as the university’s NIL deal-sourcing partner, similar to how companies like Learfield or Playfly operate as multimedia rights holders.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Many Florida universities employ H-1B visa holders in a variety of academic departments.
—Lucy Marques, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The event is open for free to festival all-access pass holders.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Access to Delta’s lounges is limited to travelers with tickets in long-haul premium cabins, those with Sky Club memberships, and holders of certain credit cards, such as the American Express Platinum Card or the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express (or the brand’s business-card version).
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
From here, baking in the heat, general admission fans can watch elite guests queue for private hot laps, while VIP ticket holders dine at exclusive cantinas and hospitality areas.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
More patents are filed in states with more H-1B visa holders, which can lead to the creation of more businesses and, in turn, job opportunities.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
That involves working with brands, advertisers, and rights-holders who are entering the women’s basketball space for the first time.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Blueprint inked its first direct-school deal earlier this year with Maryland, establishing the company as the university’s NIL deal-sourcing partner, similar to how companies like Learfield or Playfly operate as multimedia rights holders.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Many Florida universities employ H-1B visa holders in a variety of academic departments.
—Lucy Marques, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The event is open for free to festival all-access pass holders.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Access to Delta’s lounges is limited to travelers with tickets in long-haul premium cabins, those with Sky Club memberships, and holders of certain credit cards, such as the American Express Platinum Card or the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express (or the brand’s business-card version).
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
From here, baking in the heat, general admission fans can watch elite guests queue for private hot laps, while VIP ticket holders dine at exclusive cantinas and hospitality areas.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
More patents are filed in states with more H-1B visa holders, which can lead to the creation of more businesses and, in turn, job opportunities.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holders
Noun
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The owners of capital control the means of prediction that are needed for building AI—data, computational infrastructure, technical expertise, and energy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The writer finished the trail in 40 days and recounted stories of strangers handing him candy bars through car windows, bar owners delivering him breakfast, a father scooping him up amid a rainstorm and a physical therapist working wonders on his knee at half her hourly rate.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Divide household items by category, organize them into appropriately sized containers, add labels, and stack them onto shelves in a closet or cabinet that is easily reachable.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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This means getting rid of food containers whose lids have gone MIA.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Domaine Serene, named after proprietors Ken and Grace Evenstad’s daughter, is one of the Willamette Valley’s best producers of wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 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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“Holders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holders. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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