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as in owners
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
the holders of the land gave us permission to camp on it
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as in containers
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 holders
The federal government’s recent messaging around gun holders has created a deluge of unlikely Second Amendment advocates — including those previously opposed to or disinterested in gun ownership.
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Angela Yang, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Ticket-holders of Ball Arena concerts, typically sold through Ticketmaster, will receive an email with refund or exchange details, according to promoters.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
This includes a beautiful set of glass candlesticks from my best friend, a few small votive holders, and a set of matches in a porcelain striker that’s too cute to be in a cabinet anyway.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Account holders get a free debit card and check-writing privileges.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Brass had its moment, but our experts say to leave behind the sleek metal and instead mix textures, patterns, finishes, and materials by adding this under-$30 rattan lamp and these pretty candle holders into your decor.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
As part of that relationship, Dora Ristorante is serving a three-course, pre-theater dinner menu that Playhouse ticket-holders can book before an evening show.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
That moved a number of boaters to bolt to other harbors, including Waukegan, where one official said the Waukegan Port District marina was gaining slip holders with North Point in flux.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Talking about a movie, good or bad, is free marketing, and Fennell seems to understand better than most that enraging potential ticket-holders is a promotional strategy.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Angela Yang, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Ticket-holders of Ball Arena concerts, typically sold through Ticketmaster, will receive an email with refund or exchange details, according to promoters.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
This includes a beautiful set of glass candlesticks from my best friend, a few small votive holders, and a set of matches in a porcelain striker that’s too cute to be in a cabinet anyway.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Account holders get a free debit card and check-writing privileges.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Brass had its moment, but our experts say to leave behind the sleek metal and instead mix textures, patterns, finishes, and materials by adding this under-$30 rattan lamp and these pretty candle holders into your decor.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
As part of that relationship, Dora Ristorante is serving a three-course, pre-theater dinner menu that Playhouse ticket-holders can book before an evening show.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
That moved a number of boaters to bolt to other harbors, including Waukegan, where one official said the Waukegan Port District marina was gaining slip holders with North Point in flux.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Talking about a movie, good or bad, is free marketing, and Fennell seems to understand better than most that enraging potential ticket-holders is a promotional strategy.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holders
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Trump has instead argued for protecting existing owners who have watched the values of their homes climb.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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So the movie’s box office staying power has been a relief since theater owners get to keep about half of ticket sales.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Retro Shaw Large Expandable Kitchen Lids Organizer Spend less time hunting for the matching lids for your food storage containers.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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The new restrictions, which took effect last week, prohibit people from carrying open containers and stop vendors from selling alcohol outdoors.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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For Hispanic entrepreneurs, many of whom are first-generation business owners, immigrants, or sole proprietors, this risk is especially acute.—
Julio Fuentes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Davie’s successor will inherit an organization wrestling with its place in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants, as well as battling enemies closer to home, with conservative politicians and media proprietors wishing to see the BBC diminished during charter renewal.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Holders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holders. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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