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
There’s nothing being held over one another’s head.
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Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
His contract is set to expire at the end of this season, although discussions have been held over a new deal.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The Universal Cheerleaders Association introduced its new format for nationals this year, with the Cheerleading, Dance, and Band championships held over two weekends at the Walt Disney World Resort.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The pause in Russian attacks on Kyiv held over the weekend, while other parts of Ukraine suffered more acts of barbarism.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
What to know about BottleRock Napa Valley BottleRock Napa Valley is an annual three-day music and food festival held over Memorial Day weekend, falling on May 22-24 in 2026, at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa County.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Award season has officially kicked off in Hollywood with the Critics' Choice Awards, held over the weekend.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
In addition to the dozens of events held over the course of the Games, there will also be tons of exclusive brand activations, celebrity appearances, and parties.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
The Express could have held over a hundred.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
His contract is set to expire at the end of this season, although discussions have been held over a new deal.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The Universal Cheerleaders Association introduced its new format for nationals this year, with the Cheerleading, Dance, and Band championships held over two weekends at the Walt Disney World Resort.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The pause in Russian attacks on Kyiv held over the weekend, while other parts of Ukraine suffered more acts of barbarism.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
What to know about BottleRock Napa Valley BottleRock Napa Valley is an annual three-day music and food festival held over Memorial Day weekend, falling on May 22-24 in 2026, at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa County.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Award season has officially kicked off in Hollywood with the Critics' Choice Awards, held over the weekend.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
In addition to the dozens of events held over the course of the Games, there will also be tons of exclusive brand activations, celebrity appearances, and parties.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
The Express could have held over a hundred.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for held over
Verb
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Legislators postponed a committee vote on the agreement scheduled for Tuesday.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The demand came after county commissioners on Tuesday postponed action on a proposal from County Judge Ruben Becerra for a 30-day moratorium on approvals of water-hungry developments including the data centers rapidly popping up across the state.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The survivors were transported off the mountain, but recovery operations for those left on the mountain were delayed for several days due to continuing severe weather and avalanche danger.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, travel plans might be delayed or canceled.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bolden, Carreira, Johnson and McKenzie were arrested in 2024, though federal prosecutors ultimately deferred prosecution on Johnson.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Significant portions of the one-year contracts Michael King and Elias Díaz played under in 2024 were deferred via buyouts on a mutual option.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Held over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20over. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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