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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
But analysts caution that the situation remains subject to change, and stressed that airline ticket holders should check directly with carriers for the latest updates to their travel.
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
Insulated fishboxes, a 32-inch-wide dive door, and 14 rod holders assure anglers can fish tournaments, but an impeccable foredeck with recliners and double lounges means double duty for socializing.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Only a small group of TPS holders who re-registered in January 2025 retains an automatic extension of their work permit until October 2026.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Gelinas points out that the MTA pledges future bus fares to bond holders as a condition of borrowing money.
—Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Set the mood with multiple candles in rustic holders and a simple, neutral centerpiece.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Big bitcoin holders appear to be selling their tokens, threatening to drag the cryptocurrency deeper into the red, according to Citigroup.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Her Uncle Robert and his friends George and Gene — Chiefs season ticket holders — took her to her first game.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 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
Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
Insulated fishboxes, a 32-inch-wide dive door, and 14 rod holders assure anglers can fish tournaments, but an impeccable foredeck with recliners and double lounges means double duty for socializing.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Only a small group of TPS holders who re-registered in January 2025 retains an automatic extension of their work permit until October 2026.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Gelinas points out that the MTA pledges future bus fares to bond holders as a condition of borrowing money.
—Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Set the mood with multiple candles in rustic holders and a simple, neutral centerpiece.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Big bitcoin holders appear to be selling their tokens, threatening to drag the cryptocurrency deeper into the red, according to Citigroup.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Her Uncle Robert and his friends George and Gene — Chiefs season ticket holders — took her to her first game.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holders
Noun
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Small business owners will be hit especially hard when the enhanced subsidies lapse, Bloomberg reports.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Families of those who perished in raging floodwaters at an all-girls camp in Texas this summer are suing the camp and its owners and operators, accusing them of negligence and reckless disregard.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Glass is a common feature in most kitchens, from measuring cups to storage containers, but not all glassware is safe for microwave use.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the fall, the potting soil in containers is usually depleted of nutrients and compacted.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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