hold
verb (used with object)
to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp.
holds
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present tense formof hold (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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If the reading holds in the final September reading coming later this month, it would be the second-lowest reading in the survey’s history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Many parts of the Pacific today hold deep-rooted beliefs in Old Testament prophecy, which holds that Jews are destined to one day return to the Land of Israel.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
A person who holds power of attorney should put your interests first.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
After she’s spayed and vaccinated, the cost covered by L.A.-based nonprofit FixNation, Navratil holds her at home for another overnight before returning her to the lumber yard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Finally, Gran holds me up and says, “Rump. His name is Rump.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
