as in sway
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of choke hold
However, the Admiral’s choke hold on his troops is stronger than Sean Bean’s charisma.
—
Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2024
Katagiri previously tried to maintain a delicate peace between the different yakuza factions, but the arrival of detective Shoko Negate (Miki Maya) heralds a new, aggressive stance by the police to end the yakuza’s choke hold on the city.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
The director indulges in major and minor stunts, staging plenty of scenes with cars rolling over to escape exploding bombs and characters escaping choke holds from people determined to kill them.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
States began working to ban choke holds and no-knock warrants, and cities rethought their entire approach to policing.
—Robert Samuels, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2023
See all Example Sentences for choke hold 
Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2024
Katagiri previously tried to maintain a delicate peace between the different yakuza factions, but the arrival of detective Shoko Negate (Miki Maya) heralds a new, aggressive stance by the police to end the yakuza’s choke hold on the city.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
The director indulges in major and minor stunts, staging plenty of scenes with cars rolling over to escape exploding bombs and characters escaping choke holds from people determined to kill them.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
States began working to ban choke holds and no-knock warrants, and cities rethought their entire approach to policing.
—Robert Samuels, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2023
See all Example Sentences for choke hold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choke hold
Noun
-
Banks, an ex-NYPD chief with a controversial history who has known Adams for decades, held immense sway over the police department while serving as deputy mayor.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
-
The idea is that whatever economic theory holds sway, it is overwhelmed by the effects of population.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Butler could change that and give them a true No. 1 option for clutch situations.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
-
Turn to a clutch in burgundy to bring the look from day-to-night—a transition most important during fashion week.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
-
The extreme, 100 mph winds that drove the LA wildfires to rage out of control is a different kind of event than a fire driven by overgrown brush, Quinn-Davidson said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Be sure to keep your back straight and your arms at your sides.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
1 Feb. 2025
-
National Harbor, Maryland – Ken Martin, the chair of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic party, will become the new leader of the Democratic National Committee after winning during the first round of voting as the party attempts to rebound from a challenging election cycle.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Those interests—and Larkin Poe’s mastery of many American musical forms—are on display on the duo’s seventh and latest studio release, Bloom, released January 24.—
Bill Kopp,
SPIN,
27 Jan. 2025
-
High West’s whiskey range is a testament to its mastery of blending and innovation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Fed has cut at each of its last three meetings, but traders are expecting the Fed to stay on hold until June. 3.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
-
As such, the spokesperson says, crewed space missions are being put on hold.—
Cal Newport,
The New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
However, until The Friedkin Group’s takeover is approved, Everton will have to entertain offers for their assets, including Branthwaite.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Questions have been raised over the Italian banking group’s commitment to the deal by simultaneously launching an ambitious formal takeover offer for Italian peer Banco BPM in late November.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The grandmother, haunted by eerie visions and deepening fears, becomes more distant, while the children’s grip on reality begins to unravel.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
-
Kyiv has successfully challenged Russia's grip on the Black Sea, close to the southern coastline of mainland Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to choke hold
Thesaurus Entries Near choke hold
Cite this Entry
“Choke hold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choke%20hold. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share