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holding water

ADJECTIVE

logical

Synonyms

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cogent coherent compelling consistent convincing intelligent legitimate lucid necessary obvious plausible rational reasonable relevant sensible valid wise

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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

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foolish implausible improbable invalid irrational obscure optional stupid unclear unintelligent unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unsuitable unwise vague

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illogical

ADJECTIVE

ratiocinative

Synonyms

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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

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deserved lawful proper

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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

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illegal illegitimate incorrect wrongful

ADJECTIVE

sound

Synonyms

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dependable fair legal proper reliable safe solid stable valid

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faithful fly go kosher proven received recognized sanctioned secure solvent true washing

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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

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irresponsible unacceptable undependable unreliable untrustworthy vulnerable wrong

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dishonest disloyal false uncertain

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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

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

From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2023

Workers, meanwhile, are holding water in other upstream reservoirs to compensate in part for the loss of the dam, he said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2023

By creating dams and holding water, the beavers are encouraging previously unseen species into the area such as kingfisher, stoats and waterfowl.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2022

They were standing by an empty rickshaw, wearing T-shirts, Kimberly with her golden hair tied back, her tall and lean husband, her small blond son and older red-haired daughter, all holding water bottles and smiling.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

holding water

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