as in possession
transportable items that one owns
the museum's holdings of ancient manuscripts are among the rarest in the world
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Recent Examples of holdings
The museum, which launched in 1967 with a Fluxus happening by John Cage, Dick Higgins, and Allison Knowles, soon expanded its mission to collecting, and its holdings have now grown to include over 2,000 pieces.
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
And, as with his first governor run, his offshore holdings — not to mention his attempt to game the property tax system by claiming a home of his was uninhabitable after the toilets were removed — surely will be raised.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Investors can pull their money out of a hedge fund quarterly or annually, requiring fund managers to keep cash on hand and putting them at risk of having to sell their holdings.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Much of the 68-year-old billionaire’s wealth is derived from his holdings in Henkel AG, the multinational consumer-goods and chemical company his grandfather established in 1876.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
By understanding how the price has evolved, beginners and those already with silver holdings can better decide on their next moves, or if they'd be better served pausing.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Hegseth does not have any major holdings in defense companies, according to his most recent financial disclosure reviewed by ABC News.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Some holdings will grow faster than others.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Procter & Gamble, meanwhile, which sold some of its beauty holdings to Coty but still has mega personal care brands such as Olay, Head & Shoulders and Pantene, as well as SK-II, isn’t expected to be reactionary.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
And, as with his first governor run, his offshore holdings — not to mention his attempt to game the property tax system by claiming a home of his was uninhabitable after the toilets were removed — surely will be raised.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Investors can pull their money out of a hedge fund quarterly or annually, requiring fund managers to keep cash on hand and putting them at risk of having to sell their holdings.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Much of the 68-year-old billionaire’s wealth is derived from his holdings in Henkel AG, the multinational consumer-goods and chemical company his grandfather established in 1876.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
By understanding how the price has evolved, beginners and those already with silver holdings can better decide on their next moves, or if they'd be better served pausing.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Hegseth does not have any major holdings in defense companies, according to his most recent financial disclosure reviewed by ABC News.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Some holdings will grow faster than others.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Procter & Gamble, meanwhile, which sold some of its beauty holdings to Coty but still has mega personal care brands such as Olay, Head & Shoulders and Pantene, as well as SK-II, isn’t expected to be reactionary.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holdings
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With 33 seconds remaining, after scoring five straight points and in possession of the ball, the Warriors used Curry’s gravity to draw defenders out of the paint, giving Gary Payton II enough space to catch a pass from Draymond Green and put in a layup for a 116-115 lead.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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One 16-year-old male was charged with delinquent unlawful possession of a firearm, large capacity feeding device and ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm and is expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Over the last couple of weeks, hundreds of boxes with Andrew’s belongings have been delivered, the outlet reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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And a firefighter who was charged with brutally attacking a woman in a road rage incident in 2019, then got probation and now faces two more felony charges for allegedly urinating on a female co-worker’s belongings.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Or more appropriately, the stuff of Marvel Comics.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Holdings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdings. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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