holders

noun

plural of holder
1
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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2
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 One-fifth of mortgages holders have rates under 3%, Bankrate reports. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 He had recently been fitted with a GPS ankle monitor by the Department of Homeland Security as part of the department's effort to track former TPS holders, according to posts on his social media account. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The company said ticket holders would receive full refunds and vendors would be contacted about refunds. — Evan Moore august 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 On September 12 and 13, free shuttle buses will run at regular intervals between PACIFICO Yokohama and Tennoz for Tokyo Gendai ticket holders. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 New federal guidelines this year began limiting commercial driver’s licenses to certain visa holders and requiring states to verify an applicant’s immigration status through a federal portal. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The platform is designed to simplify the transition from traditional satellite and cable distribution to streaming, while giving rights holders and content partners a scalable and secure route into the commercial market. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Chase Pay Over Time is a repayment option available to Chase credit card holders. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 In addition, ticket-holders will have special access to explore the iconic Tam O’Shanter venue. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holders
  1. owners
  2. containers
  3. proprietors
Noun
  • What’s more, Indian real estate owners are funding the build-out themselves, Watts said.
    — Warren Masilamony, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Commissioner Rob Manfred has cited lagging franchise values in baseball as a reason owners want a salary cap, which the NBA has.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of owners
Noun
  • And, in all four cases, unopened containers of formula in the infant homes tested negative for Cronobacter skazakii.
    — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Pet food bowls, cups and storage containers should be thoroughly washed and sanitized and any surface that has come in contact with the food, including your hands, should also be thoroughly washed.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of containers
Noun
  • However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For over two decades, the scumbag proprietors of Paddy's Pub have brought us some of the best, most boundary-pushing comedy on the airwaves.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of proprietors

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“Holders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holders. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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