as in possession
transportable items that one owns
the museum's holdings of ancient manuscripts are among the rarest in the world
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Recent Examples of holdings
But because index funds hang on to their holdings for long periods, voting is even more important for this group, Lipton said.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Also, by overweighting the same securities through passive vehicles, investors’ holdings look like a sea of sameness, heightening systematic risk and limiting diversification.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
His land holdings included a tobacco farm, orchards, a swampy area adjoining a creek, and his humble family home.
—James Powel, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Tesla’s board said the package is needed keep him focused on Tesla given all his other holdings and interests.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Since 2022, CalPERS has nearly doubled its private equity holdings, from $50 billion to $92 billion.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
In June, the 44-year-old Andic stepped away from his executive responsibilities at the multinational fashion company to reportedly take on more responsibilities within the Andic family’s holding companies, which control the family’s real estate and business holdings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
His real estate holdings are similarly impressive.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The prospect that Milei’s reforms could stall has spooked international investors, some of whom have responded by selling their holdings in Argentine pesos.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Also, by overweighting the same securities through passive vehicles, investors’ holdings look like a sea of sameness, heightening systematic risk and limiting diversification.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
His land holdings included a tobacco farm, orchards, a swampy area adjoining a creek, and his humble family home.
—James Powel, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Tesla’s board said the package is needed keep him focused on Tesla given all his other holdings and interests.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Since 2022, CalPERS has nearly doubled its private equity holdings, from $50 billion to $92 billion.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
In June, the 44-year-old Andic stepped away from his executive responsibilities at the multinational fashion company to reportedly take on more responsibilities within the Andic family’s holding companies, which control the family’s real estate and business holdings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
His real estate holdings are similarly impressive.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
The prospect that Milei’s reforms could stall has spooked international investors, some of whom have responded by selling their holdings in Argentine pesos.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holdings
Noun
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This lack of production could be connected to a hit Flagg took during the first possession of the game.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thibodeaux emerged from the turf with the ball, but referees ruled that the quarterback’s forward progress had stalled, meaning no change of possession occurred.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Generally, taking up space from somebody else’s chair by spreading your belongings around is not considered acceptable on a plane, where individual space is already limited.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Authorities believe the burglary took place before the students could return to collect their belongings, occurring between Thursday and Saturday, according to the outlet.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Holdings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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