HELD OVER Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

held over

verb

past tense of hold over

as in postponed

to assign to a later time the golf tournament had to be held over until the line of thunderstorms had passed through

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Recent Examples of held over That ceremony, to be held over two nights on September 5 and 6, is just supposed to be called the Emmys now, as is the following weekend’s main telecast. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026 This year it was held over MLB All-Star weekend in Philadelphia. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 After 95 games held over four weeks packed with upsets, hydration breaks, and late match comebacks, the stage is set for eight remaining nations to take the pitch in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 July 2026 The festivities were held over four days in the Italian city, and included boat rides, bachelor and bachelorette parties, the wedding itself, and a luxe reception. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 Royalties and license fees are classified as ordinary income under the tax code, taxed at the same rates as wages, not the preferential long-term capital gains rates that apply to appreciated assets held over a year. — Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Fall also brings the Great Basin Astronomy Festival, held over the new moon weekend in September. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 The Strawberry Music Festival is a family-friendly bluegrass music fest held over several days in Grass Valley. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026 He was scheduled for arraignment Wednesday after the hearing was held over from Tuesday. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for held over

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And, George, the Senate Judiciary Committee, back to Blanche, has rescheduled his confirmation vote for Tuesday after it was abruptly postponed last week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Stewart, who has a history of thyroid cancer surgery, canceled and postponed concert stops last month following a diagnosis of acute upper respiratory infection, laryngitis and vocal fold strain.

— Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of postponed

Verb

The official, who spoke on behalf of the State Department on condition of anonymity, said Brazil has indicated the approval is likely to be delayed until after its election in October.

— Abigail Williams, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
The article has been corrected to reflect that the university system’s timeline was expedited, not delayed.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026