holding (in)

verb

Definition of holding (in)next
present participle of hold (in)
as in hiding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holding (in)
  1. hiding
  2. masking
  3. concealing
  4. secreting
  5. obscuring
  6. restricting
  7. limiting
  8. veiling
Verb
  • The Manhunters rebelled against the Guardians, and most were killed; the sole survivor is hiding out in Rushville disguised as a human.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But this is in fact the opportunity hiding inside the greatest technological acceleration of our lifetimes.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of hiding
Verb
  • The gloom was useful for masking scavenging activities and for concealing one’s identity.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Traditional methods of dealing with bad odors involve masking them with air fresheners or trapping odor-causing molecules in filters.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of masking
Verb
  • In addition to the manslaughter charge, Snelling pleaded guilty to charges of abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Construction crews stripped the president's name from the exterior in June, but the front portico of the building has since been covered by a tarp, concealing most of its name.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of concealing
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  • Over time, these rocks are fragmented and broken up into small mineral particles by plant roots forcing open cracks, or lichens secreting chemicals that dissolve rocks to release nutrients.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Specifically, corals grow one to two centimeters per year by secreting layers of calcium carbonate.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of secreting
Verb
  • In the early ‘80s, the singer was already obscuring his Blackness with makeup (prior to remaking his features with plastic surgery).
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Digital secondary channels have become the main outlet for liquidating illicit inventories, often obscuring sellers’ origins while reaching millions of buyers worldwide.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of obscuring
Verb
  • Marshall has consistently voted against Senate War Powers Resolutions aimed at halting or restricting military operations in Iran.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The episode raised concerns across the technology industry about government officials restricting access to powerful systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of restricting
Verb
  • Satellite connectivity currently commands a premium because of its relatively high cost, limiting its accessibility for some users.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Roots that held the soil in place have burned and the vicious flames seared the dirt, limiting its ability to absorb water.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of limiting
Verb
  • And one of the things that affected was the veiling issue, the dress code.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Iranian authorities continue to enforce compulsory-veiling rules, including through prosecutions, business closures, vehicle impoundments and surveillance.
    — Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of veiling
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