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as in carries on
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as in holds on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs on
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Outside, the world carries on without him.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Life carries on in the shadow of a deadly crackdown on protesters and under the specter of a potential new military faceoff with the United States.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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The camera holds on them mid-ascent.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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So, cinnamon sugar popcorn keeps up with your go-go-go energy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The 36-year-old also keeps up a rigorous touring schedule, currently performing a Las Vegas residency in partnership with the Tao Group.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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The palate leans on toffee, dark honey, orange peel, and a gentle rye spice that hangs around without dominating.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The risk that inflation hangs around is elevated since inflation expectations could be up, Adams said.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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In fact, upon check-in, your butler is alerted to your arrival and waits outside your room with a welcome drink, warm towel, and handy tips on navigating your room.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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A certain perception of Arsenal’s mental frailties persists, as if this is not just the same team that faltered in the final stages in 2022-23 but the same one that habitually cracked under pressure in the later years of Wenger’s tenure.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Conflict persists because fossil fuel revenues can make instability profitable for those in power.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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From big dreams to devastating loss, their oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
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If Pashinyan perseveres and the fledgling peace with Baku holds, the biggest losers will be Moscow and Tehran, both of which will forfeit an erstwhile ally in the South Caucasus.—
Ilan Berman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Hangs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs%20on. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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