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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2
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
The driver was also being held on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving on drugs, Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said.
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Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The series is held on the third Thursday of May through September, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p,m. Future Cruise Nights this year will be held on June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, and Sept. 18.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Authorities were soon putting Robert Moody, 21, who was being held on drug and weapon charges, in custody.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 May 2025
New addition: AutoZone AutoZone (AZO) was upgraded by Bank of America to buy from hold on Wednesday and the firm raised its price target to $4,800 from $3,900.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 25 May 2025
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Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The series is held on the third Thursday of May through September, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p,m. Future Cruise Nights this year will be held on June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, and Sept. 18.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Authorities were soon putting Robert Moody, 21, who was being held on drug and weapon charges, in custody.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 May 2025
New addition: AutoZone AutoZone (AZO) was upgraded by Bank of America to buy from hold on Wednesday and the firm raised its price target to $4,800 from $3,900.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
Verb
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Despite the best efforts of Google, Microsoft and others, email remains painful and wedded to an architecture that’s long past its due date.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Fortunately, the producer remained conscious and is currently in stable condition.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Judd told reporters the woman questioned why deputies waited so long to shoot, but the sheriff said his deputies were trying to de-escalate the situation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Back in Lisbon, Magellan meets and marries Beatriz (Angela Azevedo), though she’s largely left to wait and wilt as her husband remains faithful above all to the waves.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Verb
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According to a fundraiser created by her sister, Dallas Jimenez, her family continues to seek answers in her disappearance and death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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And per his usual, the trips to the line (11 of 14 in all) continued throughout.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Americans are living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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First and foremost this season, Herbert has to stay healthy.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The trial is expected to last several weeks, and Judge Arun Subramanian recently confirmed that the trial will most likely conclude before July 4.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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It was scheduled to last a week, but the state hastily shut it down after two days when nearly 300 bears were killed, close to the maximum allowed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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