1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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2
as in to wait
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 hold on
The remedy phase of the search trial wrapped up recently, which ended with Google holding on to Chrome but pledging an appeal to overturn the verdict.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Both suspects are being held on $15,000 bond.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Texas primary will be held on March 3, 2026.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Both suspects are being held on $15,000 bond.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The Texas primary will be held on March 3, 2026.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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National parks appear to have weathed summer crowds despite staffing cuts, but fall remains uncertain.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Sometime Tuesday or Wednesday is the forecast for when the storms will be closest if remaining independent, and each will be due east of the coast between Wilmington in North Carolina and the state border of South Carolina and Georgia.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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The city appears to be waiting to reckon with Mamdani as mayor, with the three other candidates likely to split the opposition vote.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Her thoughts immediately turned to her daughter, Denise, who was outside waiting for her.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Great Again hats and T-shirts emblazoned with Kirk’s face, ignored the registration queries and continued chatting with friends.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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ElAttrache recommended a shoulder debridement to relieve the pain Stewart has continued to feel in his shoulder.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Book Now Oku Hotels doesn't have a loyalty program, but new subscribers to the company's Oku Insider newsletter receive 10 percent off their first Oku Hotels stay.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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In its first years, the inn's guests would arrive by train and stay for months at a time, which explains why the rooms feature large cabinets.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Many San Diego families and local employers were thrown into a lurch during the strike, which lasted just over one week in February 1996.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Utting believes a glut is on its way starting in 2030 and lasting until 2035 or so—right when VG is largely finished ramping up its incredible wave of growth.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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