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
Valencia was arrested on Friday, March 20 and held over the weekend before being released on March 23.
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Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Valencia had been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and child endangerment on March 20 and held over the weekend before being released, said Azusa Police Chief Rocky Wenrick at a news conference.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
This year’s boot drive was held over two days in San Diego County, on both March 5 and March 11.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Racing in a variety of series will be held over the three days.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The other seven contenders will be decided in matches to be held over the next few days.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The boys and girls state finals are held over three days each in back-to-back weeks in March.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The international multisport event for athletes with disabilities will be held over the next 12 days in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Tesero and Verona.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Wanda turns the tiny decanter spout; the ice-cold water drip-drops onto the sugar cube, held over the glass of absinthe by a slotted spoon.
—David Cook, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Valencia had been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and child endangerment on March 20 and held over the weekend before being released, said Azusa Police Chief Rocky Wenrick at a news conference.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
This year’s boot drive was held over two days in San Diego County, on both March 5 and March 11.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Racing in a variety of series will be held over the three days.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The other seven contenders will be decided in matches to be held over the next few days.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The boys and girls state finals are held over three days each in back-to-back weeks in March.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The international multisport event for athletes with disabilities will be held over the next 12 days in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Tesero and Verona.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Wanda turns the tiny decanter spout; the ice-cold water drip-drops onto the sugar cube, held over the glass of absinthe by a slotted spoon.
—David Cook, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for held over
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But the state Department of Public Health and Human Services postponed adding doula services to its Medicaid program in late March, citing a budget shortfall driven in part by higher-than-expected Medicaid costs.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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At the start of the episode, Seacrest will reveal the two contestants that were eliminated after last week's performances, results that were postponed after an unprecedented surge in votes during episode 10.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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The results of an intelligence assessment delayed his combat deployment.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Before the contract was eventually approved, the Solano County Deputy Sheriff's Association, the department's union, came out against the move, which delayed a vote at the time.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fire department sedan strikes pedestrian – $225,000 Although this item was deferred by the Board of Estimates until its next meeting, the city’s law and finance department approved a near-quarter-million-dollar payout to Daryl Bailey after a Baltimore City Fire Department sedan struck him.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each count carries a minimum sentence of three years, which can’t be suspended or deferred.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Held over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/held%20over. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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