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as in keeping up
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as in holding on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging on
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Grid bottlenecks hamper Indian renewables growth India’s energy grid isn’t keeping up with a surge in clean power.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025 -
Plus, keeping up with maintenance is the best way to preserve your investment.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Also, Southern California visits Nebraska with both sides holding on for dear life.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Record levels of burnout — a seven-year high, with 61% of employees reporting at least moderate burnout — suggest many are simply holding on.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The set didn’t start until ten o’clock, so Nat was still hanging around as Nina and I were heading out for a bite nearby.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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What’s more, The Stranger is still hanging around the house, potentially making the noises Sarah heard.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Still, Republicans and Democrats are not letting the optics of fundraising or networking during a shutdown stop them from carrying on like usual.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lee’s granddaughter, Carolyn Yim — the creator of Ply-Knits — has been carrying on the family legacy by producing some of Samuel Gui Yang’s most iconic knitwear pieces.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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People in some states have reported receiving their full benefits for November, while others could be waiting until at least next week.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Many of our favorite online brands aren’t waiting until Thanksgiving week to roll out their biggest savings — and that’s good news for anyone ready to shop early.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Senators were scheduled to have a recess next week, but many have advocated for sticking around through the weekend and into next week to resolve the crisis.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Regardless, Hill was a part of the solution, not the problem in 2025 and will be sticking around into 2026.—
Patrick McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Hanging on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20on. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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