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. obscuring
  3. restricting
  4. limiting
Verb
  • Further evidence is the fact that Amazon is bragging about, not hiding, season 2 viewership.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The footage captured a figure in a ski mask hiding in the shadows as an unsuspecting woman arrives at the bank and goes about withdrawing money from the ATM.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of hiding
Verb
  • Even with James’ flashlight, interiors are consistently dark, obscuring the monstrous threads that loom at every turn.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Lemon Cloud Window Privacy Film $27 at Amazon The frosted glass film is covered in holographic rainbow half-moon shapes, which blurred the view from the inside and outside of my door, without completely obscuring light.
    Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of obscuring
Verb
  • Similar to other Align styles, the pants are made from the most buttery soft and flexible fabric that feels supportive without restricting.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Besides ethical guidelines, the European Union, for instance, has a directive on the use of data, restricting the filing of some information without consent from the person being filed.
    Tom Madsen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of restricting
Verb
  • To protect their work, creators would need to place all their new content behind paywalls, limiting exposure and reducing the opportunity for the viral audiences that are often the way the public discovers new artists.
    David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • More states are expected to introduce or expand such laws, further limiting the availability of criminal history data for employers.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of limiting
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Thesaurus Entries Near holding (in)

holding forth

holding (in)

holding off

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