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as in container
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 holder
Since the election, the Trump administration has overseen a deportation plan with far greater reach to include student visa holders and immigrants in the U.S. on Temporary Protected Status.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
The top Martin Luther King Jr. holiday opening belongs to 2020’s Bad Boys for Life ($73 million), while 2021’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the Labor Day crown holder ($94.7 million).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
On a broad scale, such risky practices could pose a risk to the financial system, since asset holders could demand repayment from issuers unable to cover the reimbursements.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2025
About 1 in 5 student loan holders are at least 90 days delinquent – nearly twice the rate just before the pandemic.
—Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
The top Martin Luther King Jr. holiday opening belongs to 2020’s Bad Boys for Life ($73 million), while 2021’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the Labor Day crown holder ($94.7 million).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
On a broad scale, such risky practices could pose a risk to the financial system, since asset holders could demand repayment from issuers unable to cover the reimbursements.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2025
About 1 in 5 student loan holders are at least 90 days delinquent – nearly twice the rate just before the pandemic.
—Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holder
Noun
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Legends finds Jackson playing Victor, a former boxing champ and pizzeria owner.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The tournament’s leadership includes Bay FC founder Aly Wagner and USWNT midfielder Tobin Heath and is backed by Gotham FC minority owner Jennifer Mackesy and her husband, Scott.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Recipe Tips From The Southern Living Test Kitchen Store leftover muffins in airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Start by planting the seeds in a small container; alternatively, use an old egg carton.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Seema Prasad, proprietor of the Nashville farm-to-table bistro Miel, trains servers to ask questions that will help send diners in the right direction.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Nearly half of Americans (43 percent) consider Trump the sole proprietor of the U.S. economy, according to a recent survey by Gallup.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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“Holder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holder. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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