1
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
Kansas City scored twice in a four-minute span early in the first half and held on for a 2-0 victory.
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Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Darvish is currently being held on $1 million bail at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio.
—Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2025
Typically held on a Saturday in April, the day features special vinyl and CD releases, promotional products, and in-store performances.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
When arrested, he is ordered held on a $5,000 cash bond for each case — or $10,000 total.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Darvish is currently being held on $1 million bail at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio.
—Riley Hoffman, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2025
Typically held on a Saturday in April, the day features special vinyl and CD releases, promotional products, and in-store performances.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
When arrested, he is ordered held on a $5,000 cash bond for each case — or $10,000 total.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Versace, long operated as a family-run business, shares similarities with the Prada Group, where Miuccia Prada remains actively involved in leading both Prada and Miu Miu.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then there’s the question of what the crushing water pressure at that depth would have on any bodies that remained on the wreck of the Titanic.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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That, or just waiting until the President changes his mind.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Geopolitical Ticking Clock The ongoing U.S.-China dispute, Beijing’s approval delays, and national security concerns continue to cloud any hopes for a straightforward resolution pathway.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Taxpayer costs for the Moscow homicides case have continued to climb as Kohberger awaits his chance for a defense at trial and remains jailed.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Yet moves by Trump and his administration assuring TikTok and its service providers that U.S. authorities will not prosecute anyone under the law have been enough for the popular app to stay online despite operating in violation of a federal statute.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now, players have economic incentive to stay as long as possible.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The journey is expected to last approximately 10 minutes, per The Associated Press.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Our customers are drawn to pieces that hold lasting value and significance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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