holders

noun

plural of holder
1
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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2
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 The administration’s rule, which affects nearly 200,000 foreign CDL holders, has been challenged by labor unions and drivers, and a case is before an appeals court in Washington, DC. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 The role of president in Kosovo is largely ceremonial, though office holders do play an important role in foreign policy and serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Access holders say the fence has created significant problems, including trapping wildlife and diverting water from community irrigation ditches. — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard holders receive complimentary access, while Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard holders can use one of four annual 24-hour passes. — Chase Jordan october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 For many credit card holders, the next statement period ends a few days after the card's due date. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 The Ellison family and RedBird are the sole holders of Skydance’s Class A stock, giving them 100% control the voting shares. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 Tokenized stocks have grown the fastest, rising more than 2,000% as the number of active holders blew past one million, per Dune. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Also, a pair of side tables started out as telephone book holders. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holders
  1. owners
  2. containers
  3. proprietors
Noun
  • At present, tanker owners transiting the Strait of Hormuz must pay single trip hull insurance premiums equivalent to 6% to 10% of the vessel’s overall value.
    — , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Nothing seems to be too much trouble for the staff who clearly have an affection for the property and its owners, with many having worked there for decades.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of owners
Noun
  • The amenities in the room are unmarked, in beautiful refillable containers, and have a natural, earthy scent that blends nicely with the environment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • What began as a massive peaceful march turned violent when groups of hundreds of hardcore activists clashed with police, throwing stones and setting fire to trash containers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of containers
Noun
  • History tells us that promises by news proprietors to preserve their properties’ independence from their own partisan ideological predilections are typically honored in the breach.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Sole proprietors, partners, and LLC members are generally exempt themselves, though construction businesses are typically required to carry coverage even with very few employees.
    — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of proprietors

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“Holders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holders. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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