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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
On November 25, the La Liga holders travel to Stamford Bridge for a mouthwatering clash with the reigning Club World Cup kings.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Wins over Leicester last season and Leeds in August cancel each other out, though this season's home victory against the Championship title holders was considerably more comfortable.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
This is a mismatch that risks prolonging underemployment for degree holders and even affecting earnings trajectories, graduate debt repayment and workforce planning across industries.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The seven-piece kit comes with scissors, hook cases, spool holders and more.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Winners would be announced at fairs with ticket holders in the audience.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Ticket-holders will also be able to explore a tight but impactful exhibition of vintage McQueen fashion and ephemera adjacent to the theater, at the Mansion at Hudson Yards.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Permit holders for animal grazing, oil and gas leases, logging and mining activities will also be affected.
—Mike Dombeck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Wins over Leicester last season and Leeds in August cancel each other out, though this season's home victory against the Championship title holders was considerably more comfortable.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
This is a mismatch that risks prolonging underemployment for degree holders and even affecting earnings trajectories, graduate debt repayment and workforce planning across industries.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The seven-piece kit comes with scissors, hook cases, spool holders and more.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Winners would be announced at fairs with ticket holders in the audience.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Ticket-holders will also be able to explore a tight but impactful exhibition of vintage McQueen fashion and ephemera adjacent to the theater, at the Mansion at Hudson Yards.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Permit holders for animal grazing, oil and gas leases, logging and mining activities will also be affected.
—Mike Dombeck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holders
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Some dogs, such as Mushi, will like a crate filled with soft blankets and toys, but others may not—owners should work with whatever their dog prefers.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The owners of Sabor Latin Street Grill honor their roots with tasty dishes like ceviche de chicharron, calentao fried rice — consisting of moro rice, sweet plantain, avocado and eggs — and the refreshing mabi drink made from the native seybo tree.—
Loán Lake,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s why my mom stopped packing separate containers and opted for a slim travel pill organizer.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sift through a utensil crock or collection of food storage containers and pare it down to its best and most essential items.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deduction Sole proprietors and owners of pass-through businesses like limited liability corporations (LLCs), S corporations, and partnerships may be eligible for a deduction of up to 20% to lower the tax rate for qualified business income.—
KELLY PHILLIPS ERB,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Most of the sons and daughters of the proprietors who remained had little interest in continuing their parents’ line of work.—
M. Z. Adnan,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Holders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holders. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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