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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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Recent Examples of hold on
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, was charged on Tuesday with overseeing a vast scheme to hold on to power after losing the 2022 election, including one plot to annul the vote, disband courts and empower the military, and another to assassinate the nation’s president-elect.
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Jack Nicas, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Fletcher, who was arraigned in state superior court in Milford a few hours later, is being held on a $3 million bond.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
But the Lakers held on with late-game free throws from James and shot-making from Austin Reaves.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025
The All-Star draft was held on TNT, with analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley picking the teams.
—Los Angeles Times Staff and Wire Reports, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jack Nicas, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Fletcher, who was arraigned in state superior court in Milford a few hours later, is being held on a $3 million bond.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
But the Lakers held on with late-game free throws from James and shot-making from Austin Reaves.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025
The All-Star draft was held on TNT, with analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley picking the teams.
—Los Angeles Times Staff and Wire Reports, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Still, one thing remained constant: Taylor’s dedication towards a quality hair primer to create the perfect canvas for building and maintaining any look.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Police recovered a knife sheath from under Mogen's remains with DNA on the snap.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hotter-than-expected inflation data would probably prompt the Fed to wait longer to cut interest rates.—
Carolina Mandl,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Job growth has fallen off over the course of the past year as employers wait to see what the Trump administration’s economic policy will bring – particularly around tariffs, which could severely dent companies’ bottom lines.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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However, according to a resolution included in the agenda for the board’s Thursday meeting, the original resolution will no longer continue as planned.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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His music has continued to be sampled by a new generation of R&B and rap stars, appearing in tracks from Queen Latifah, Tupac, Biggie and Aaliyah.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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This surge indicates that many seniors are choosing to remain in or re-enter the workforce, driven by financial needs, a desire to stay active, or the pursuit of new professional challenges.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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For now, Stroll says the brand’s strategy will stay the same.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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The outlet also noted that the plane is about 16 years old, but aircrafts in its model typically last two to three decades.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The title game was basically over early, and the halftime show — an 18-minute tribute to TNT — lasted longer than the game did.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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