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holding water

ADJECTIVE
logical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cogent coherent compelling consistent convincing intelligent legitimate lucid necessary obvious plausible rational reasonable relevant sensible valid wise
WEAK
analytic analytical clear commonsensical congruent consequent deducible discerning discriminating extensional fair germane holding together inferential judicious juridicious justifiable legit most likely perceptive perspicuous pertinent probable sound subtle telling well-organized
Antonyms
STRONGEST
foolish implausible improbable invalid irrational obscure optional stupid unclear unintelligent unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unsuitable unwise vague
WEAK
illogical
ADJECTIVE
ratiocinative
Synonyms
WEAK
analytic analytical clear cogent coherent commonsensical compelling congruent consequent consistent convincing deducible discerning discriminating extensional fair germane holding together inferential intelligent judicious juridicious justifiable legit legitimate lucid most likely necessary obvious perceptive perspicuous pertinent plausible rational relevant sensible sound subtle telling valid well-organized wise
ADJECTIVE
rightful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deserved lawful proper
WEAK
24-carat applicable appropriate apt authorized befitting bona fide canonical card-carrying condign due ethical fair fit fitting honest just kosher legal legit merited moral moralistic noble official on the level on the up and up orthodox permitted principled real requisite right right-minded suitable true valid virtuous
Antonyms
WEAK
illegal illegitimate incorrect wrongful
ADJECTIVE
sound
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dependable fair legal proper reliable safe solid stable valid
STRONG
faithful fly go kosher proven received recognized sanctioned secure solvent true washing
WEAK
all there authoritative canonical hanging together holding together holding up holding up in wash legit loyal orthodox reputable significant standing up tried-and-true
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresponsible unacceptable undependable unreliable untrustworthy vulnerable wrong
STRONG
dishonest disloyal false uncertain
WEAK
distrusted illogical incomplete infirm refused rejected unbelievable unfathomable unfit unhealthy unreasonable unsound

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When a water-absorbing material, or "sorbent," sits on top of the device, it sends out ultrasound waves tuned to break the bonds holding water molecules in place.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025

Thousands of miles of levees crisscross the valley floor, holding water back or redirecting it where farmers need it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2023

Pro tip: Get a tree stand that is capable of holding water.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

Lakes holding water from melted glaciers can overfill and burst, sending torrents rushing down mountain valleys.

From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2023

People of all different ages play and splash in the pool, as if this is normal—as if the pool isn’t as big as a baseball field and holding water the color of algae.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer