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
Cooper was held on suspicion of criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer.
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
But Musk has held on to the position since September of last year, during which time his net worth has doubled.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
The Apple community can hold on to hardware for a long time.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Unlike people living in cities, suburbanites had room to hold on to old things indefinitely.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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ABC News, 12 June 2026
But Musk has held on to the position since September of last year, during which time his net worth has doubled.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
The Apple community can hold on to hardware for a long time.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Unlike people living in cities, suburbanites had room to hold on to old things indefinitely.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Spain remains solidly second on the international rankings.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The Covina Police Department said the incident remained under investigation.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Servers glide by with carts of champagne and caviar, and with desserts waiting to be flambéed right at your table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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And with roughly an hour to go until tipoff, there are still droves of fans outside waiting to get into the arena.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Investigation underway The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both crashes and the events that led to Suresh entering the roadway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Brunson continued his magnificent game with a drive that drew a foul, sinking both free throws to cut the lead down to two with five minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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With the clock running down, the Spurs stayed cold but the Knicks couldn’t take advantage until OG Anunoby’s dunk with two minutes to go gave his team a three-point lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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If in a forest, stay close to lower trees.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The talks, conducted in coordination with the US, lasted into the early hours of this morning, the source said, as the US was striking Iran.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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That unrest lasted several days, but the Police Service of Northern Ireland has urged an immediate cessation of the current disorder and a return to calm.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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