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
Plata was fighting a pretty strong German defense and a hold on his jersey to get up there.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The juvenile is being held on investigation of a first-degree murder charge in connection with Ware's death.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Of the 41 analysts covering Nike, 23 have a hold on the stock, LSEG data shows.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Classes, lectures, cultural events, and festivals celebrating Maui’s heritage are also held on site.
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Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The juvenile is being held on investigation of a first-degree murder charge in connection with Ware's death.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Of the 41 analysts covering Nike, 23 have a hold on the stock, LSEG data shows.
—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Classes, lectures, cultural events, and festivals celebrating Maui’s heritage are also held on site.
—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hold on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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The White River remains a big draw, too, though Stephenson notes that public access points along the banks are becoming increasingly scarce.
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The lights were dimmed, my slippers were waiting beside the bed, and a video of the resort’s beach area played on the TV, complete with the soothing sound of waves washing up on shore.
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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Panama is already eliminated from advancing to the knockout round, but is continuing to show some fight here.
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Multiple fans told the Miami Herald that Google Maps and Waze continued routing them toward closed roads/turnpike exits or the apps would fail to even generate a route to Miami Stadium.
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There was an email about Nuno staying, then constant emails about renewing.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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The quake was also strongly felt in other central and western states, where residents described prolonged shaking that lasted several seconds.
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Anderson’s timeline had the bath lasting for about three hours.
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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