holds (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hold (in)
as in masks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holds (in)
  1. masks
  2. hides
  3. secretes
  4. conceals
  5. obscures
  6. cloaks
Verb
  • My hope is our offense will be unstoppable, while my defense mostly gets shredded over the middle but masks it with strip-sacks and interceptions.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Modern cynicism, associated with distrust, masks its ancient Greek origins, which offer valuable leadership lessons.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of masks
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  • That easy consensus hides an assumption — that everyone occupies the same visual world and is simply attaching the same label to it.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Definition of hides
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  • This fascinating plant secretes a sweet-smelling nectar along the edges of its leaves to attract ants, spiders, crickets, and other bugs.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • The pancreas secretes insulin after a meal to lower blood sugar levels.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Definition of secretes
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  • Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
  • This style helps to prevent moisture loss and conceals your ends to avoid breakage.
    — Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of conceals
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  • The bright light from the sun obscures the stars during the daytime, however.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
  • In the heart of summer, the leafy growth obscures everything.
    — Lo Patrick, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of obscures
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  • The Florida Constitution cloaks everything about executive clemency in unhealthy secrecy.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
  • Luis Bustamente designed every detail of each suite with a backdrop of rich navy that cloaks the walls of every room, and furniture framed in the hotel’s signature tri-color scheme.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Definition of cloaks
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