HOLDING (IN) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

holding (in)

verb

Definition of holding (in)

present participle of hold (in)

as in hiding

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Verb

The trio were found hiding in a ditch about 200 yards from where they were pulled over, according to the news release.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
After six months of war, the deadlock has left the Islamic Republic bitterly divided, while its ultimate arbiter, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of hiding

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Since then, the front portico of the building has been covered by a construction tarp, concealing most of its name.

— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
The group is accused of diverting association dues, insurance, loan proceeds and collection revenues (others fees such as fines or special assessments) while concealing the flow of the money.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of concealing

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Forward vision is excellent because there’s no roof, A-pillars, or much of anything obscuring your view (the only model above the Signature Edition, called the Grand Touring, does include a roof of sorts).

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The glass is reeded and translucent, obscuring the line cooks behind it.

— Alexis Benveniste, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscuring

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In response to such concerns, some states are restricting screen time.

— Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The California Department of Industrial Relations has tapped the state’s workers’ compensation fund to pay for internal investigations of its employees, a practice critics say violates state law restricting how that money can be spent.

— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of restricting

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Delane’s pro debut was delayed by a shoulder injury suffered in the spring, limiting his practice in OTAs and training camp.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
As the Polish government has been scaling back its support, international aid has also declined, further limiting options.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of limiting

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Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Maddie attempts to maintain a good-girl façade veiling dangerous inner turmoil, while picture-perfect recipe videos mask an unsettling desperation for fame.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026

Definition of veiling

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