as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for
efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending
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Recent Examples of hold down
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles’ payroll figure was held down by deferred payments.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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Verb
The shoulder-length, dirty-blond hair held down with a headband.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles’ payroll figure was held down by deferred payments.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
SpaceX tested the water deluge system several times since April, including on a pair of hold-down engine tests with the Super Heavy booster in August.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
If the hold-down clamp is not tightened properly, the battery could move, allowing the positive terminal to contact the clamp and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire, the company said.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold down
Verb
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This meant that our view was not limited to the inside of one building.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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But Kessler only said the informant had identified Abrego Garcia as a gang member, and her decision was limited to the question of whether to release him from custody.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Japan is part of the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime containment strategy that seeks to restrict the Chinese military's access to the Western Pacific Ocean.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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New Policy Causing Alarm Last week, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issued a deeply disappointing directive that significantly restricts prerelease custody under the Second Chance Act.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This pushed total AUMs and physical holdings to $134 billion and 1,342 tonnes respectively.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In his lawsuit, Trump claimed that CBS’ edits of the 60 Minutes interview with Harris drove up the show’s viewership while costing Truth Social and his other media holdings traffic and audience.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Texas bills would tighten uncertified teacher rules A provision in Texas House Bill 2 would bar school districts from employing teachers without certifications, and give them extra money to certify any teachers who aren’t already certified.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Yet, risks of a global economic downturn still threaten the sector, which could cause all consumers to tighten their purse strings.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This latest frame helps the track break out of a tie and stand alone as the fourth-longest-charting release by any K-pop artist on this particular list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Both co-directors emphasized the fact that while the fund is based in Paris, its focus will be pan-European, with Lebret noting her strong ties with producers in territories such as Eastern Europe and the Baltics as well as France.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Another fan is the British artist David Hockey, who favors the brand’s Finchley polo shirt with a thick collar and long cuffs.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Hold down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20down. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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