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as in remained
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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as in waited
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 held on
In addition to panels and workshops, Industry Connect, the event’s signature one-on-one meetings with industry leaders and experts, will be held on both days.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The Carlyle branding will begin being featured on the RB21, starting with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku City, with race week beginning on Sept 19 and the race being held on Sunday, September 21.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The two Madison Square Garden shows will be held on March 19 and 20, with the Kia Forum set for February 18 and February 19.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Online inmate records show he is being held on $2 million bail.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In the years since, only one family held on, the Quons, who operated a general store, cafe at the pier and continued to shrimp using new, legal methods.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Boys soccer Rowan Jensen scored, and Drew Carvalho saved a penalty as Apponequet (1-1-0) held on for a 1-0 South Coast Conference win over Old Rochester.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The elections will be held on November 4, 2025.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
He is being held on $100,000 bond.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The Carlyle branding will begin being featured on the RB21, starting with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku City, with race week beginning on Sept 19 and the race being held on Sunday, September 21.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The two Madison Square Garden shows will be held on March 19 and 20, with the Kia Forum set for February 18 and February 19.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Online inmate records show he is being held on $2 million bail.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In the years since, only one family held on, the Quons, who operated a general store, cafe at the pier and continued to shrimp using new, legal methods.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Boys soccer Rowan Jensen scored, and Drew Carvalho saved a penalty as Apponequet (1-1-0) held on for a 1-0 South Coast Conference win over Old Rochester.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The elections will be held on November 4, 2025.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
He is being held on $100,000 bond.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for held on
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The Senate field has remained thin since liberal teacher Josh Weil bowed out earlier this summer, positioning Jenkins as the party’s most visible candidate so far.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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State police say the driver whose vehicle struck Christopher remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report comes after analysts — and some Fed officials — for months have debated whether the central bank has waited too long to cut rates, risking a slowdown.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Henry is a serial stiff arm enthusiast, so rather than leading with his body, Strong waited for Henry to make a move and then swatted Henry’s arm away.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The opposition to restricting book access has continued in recent court cases.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Firefighters on the ground continued to reinforce lines previously built over the past week, utilizing strategic firing to fill in unburned areas from Fence Meadow Lookout to Nutmeg Saddle.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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His killing spree lasted five years before he was caught on July 14, 2021, in connection with the deaths of two boys ages 12 and 13, The Washington Post reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In that lone start against the Miami Marlins, Tong lasted five innings and struck out six batters.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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After a semester in Raton, Velasco moved to the Zuni reservation in New Mexico, where challenges persisted.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bulldogs showcased defensive playmakers like Geno Calgaro and Zachary Betts, but offensive struggles persisted, especially at quarterback.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Held on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20on. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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