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. obscuring
  4. restricting
  5. limiting
Verb
  • The Sanctuary follows Hunter, an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Your top performers have figured out a secret that's hiding in plain sight.
    B.D. Dalton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hiding
Verb
  • Anxiously attached individuals may react by lashing out or masking fears with overly positive behaviors, reflecting their struggle between seeking connection and fearing rejection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • But masking the smell with other ingredients, like essential oils or fragrances, may present another set of skin concerns.
    Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of masking
Verb
  • Amid the downpour that turned Interlagos into a battleground, painting the track in a chaotic gloss with puddles in the braking zones and spray obscuring vision, the two Frenchmen surprised the paddock and perhaps themselves.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • And would that be a way of obscuring your past from yourself?
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of obscuring
Verb
  • These bills cover everything — from banning books and restricting healthcare to permitting open carry.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In theory, the Federal Reserve could put a damper on the crypto party by restricting financial leverage, hiking interest rates, or both.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of restricting
Verb
  • Founded by singer-songwriter Rihanna, the cosmetics brand entered the market with 40 foundation shades, effectively throwing down the gauntlet to an industry that had historically alienated women of color by limiting its palette to lighter skin tones.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While financial experts recommend limiting housing expenses to no more than 30% of income, this can be challenging in a number of cities where younger renters shoulder the heaviest load.
    Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of limiting
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Thesaurus Entries Near holding (in)

holding forth

holding (in)

holding off

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“Holding (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20%28in%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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