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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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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
But this time, the men in pink held on and Messi left the field in a good mood after being named Man of the Match with a goal and two assists.
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Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
David Renteria, 51, has not yet entered a plea in response to the charges and is being held on bail of more than $7 million.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
He was held on a $10,000 bond and was expected to appear before a judge in Meriden Superior Court.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
In July 2024, the agent told Niebla-Machado that the person was taken and being held on a property in Kansas.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
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Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
David Renteria, 51, has not yet entered a plea in response to the charges and is being held on bail of more than $7 million.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
He was held on a $10,000 bond and was expected to appear before a judge in Meriden Superior Court.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
In July 2024, the agent told Niebla-Machado that the person was taken and being held on a property in Kansas.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
Verb
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For now, though, Lozano remains out of sight, but not out of the conversation.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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First, since no one actually knows the future, guessing, speculating, or simply making things up remains the state of the art for almost everyone involved in describing it.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the charming house with a small brook off to the side, stands waiting to be occupied with some, but not a lot, of work required.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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And just wait until the sun sets and the city lights up like a Chinese Christmas tree.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Huntington Beach fell behind early in the second set but continued to keep the set close before Fruerbringer’s kill gave the Mustangs a 16-11 lead.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Access to early education remains limited, waitlists are long, and costs continue to rise.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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This no-reservations Vietnamese restaurant near Union Square can feel frantic, everyone wanting everything at once, but the kitchen stays focused and fearless.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In conclusion, European and American travelers and operators are adapting to the new, and hopefully temporary, geopolitical situation, with many choosing different destinations and/or timings, as well as different modes of transport and staying closer to home.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The attack began in midmorning and lasted for hours in the capital of Kyiv, the western city of Lviv near Poland, and the port of Odesa on the Black Sea, among other population centers, Zelenskyy said on the Telegram messaging app.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In a segment expected to last a few minutes, ABC News reporter Will Ganss will preview this weekend’s YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon & Fun Runs.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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