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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
The Logan Express also offers $3 rides to the airport from Back Bay, and a free ride back for ticket holders.
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Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
At Sunset+Vine, which was founded 30 years ago, East will focus on scaling the company’s international presence, deepening strategic partnerships with rights holders and integrating live, original and digital-native content.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
While emerging markets appear to be driving recent sales, major reserve holders such as the Reserve Bank of India, People's Bank of China and Bundesbank have remained largely opaque on their gold activity, underscoring the limited visibility into official sector flows.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
After its first commercial spaceflight in June 2023 – a scientific excursion – spaceflights for ticket holders began in August that same year.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
These cone holders are made of kraft paper and are perfect for serving pizzelle to your family and friends.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
The American Rescue Plan, passed in 2021, increased the amount of government assistance available to ACA plan holders.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The promotion is not available for annual Divvy membership holders.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Last night, a throng many tens of thousands deeper saw Armstrong and his main band fulfill their destiny as the holders of rock’s eternal flame.
—Jeff Miller, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
At Sunset+Vine, which was founded 30 years ago, East will focus on scaling the company’s international presence, deepening strategic partnerships with rights holders and integrating live, original and digital-native content.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
While emerging markets appear to be driving recent sales, major reserve holders such as the Reserve Bank of India, People's Bank of China and Bundesbank have remained largely opaque on their gold activity, underscoring the limited visibility into official sector flows.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
After its first commercial spaceflight in June 2023 – a scientific excursion – spaceflights for ticket holders began in August that same year.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
These cone holders are made of kraft paper and are perfect for serving pizzelle to your family and friends.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
The American Rescue Plan, passed in 2021, increased the amount of government assistance available to ACA plan holders.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The promotion is not available for annual Divvy membership holders.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Last night, a throng many tens of thousands deeper saw Armstrong and his main band fulfill their destiny as the holders of rock’s eternal flame.
—Jeff Miller, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holders
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If automation eliminates most jobs and the wage share collapses, the people with money—capital owners—will be already satiated, while displaced workers can’t afford to buy anything.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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City officials have encouraged Golden Leaf restaurant to install an expensive filter to address the pungent smell, though owners insist that none of their immediate shopping center neighbors have complained about the odor.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Choose Planters With Drainage—and Size Up When choosing containers for your city garden, experts emphasize one key design feature as the most important.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
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Matching containers for a cohesive look Decanting products into matching containers removes visual noise from packaging.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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They both accommodate sole proprietors, partnerships, and S corporations.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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For most sole proprietors, that period follows the calendar year—from January 1 through December 31.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Holders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holders. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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