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- the court's holding was based on an interpretation of the First Amendment
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- the museum's holdings of ancient manuscripts are among the rarest in the world
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- belongings,
- chattels,
- duds,
- effects,
- gear,
- goods,
- movables
- (or moveables),
- paraphernalia,
- personal effects,
- personal property,
- personalty,
- plunder
- [chiefly dialect],
- possession,
- stuff,
- things
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of holding (Entry 2 of 2)
- this casserole dish is too hot to hold, so grab a potholder
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- she, and she alone, held the keys to the mysterious chest
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- "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"
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- the mysterious chest held an ancient book on magic spells and potions
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- casing,
- encasing,
- enclosing
- (also inclosing),
- encompassing
- still held her close to his heart, though they had long parted
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- the same family has held this piece of land for over 100 years
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- the couple needed to rent a hall that would hold 300 people
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- enclosing
- (also inclosing),
- encompassing,
- enfolding
- please hold my arm on these slippery stairs
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- held to be the best blueberry pies in the state
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- we managed to hold our laughter until we got outside
- hold your temper until you hear the whole story
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- held the camera on the actor throughout the scene
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“Holding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding. Accessed 31 Oct. 2020.
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The first known use of holding was in the 15th century
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