HOLD ON Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

hold on

verb

Definition of hold on

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 Bryce Underwood threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan early in the fourth quarter — their second scoring connection of the game — but the Wolverines (3-1) could not make enough plays on both sides of the ball to hold on for the win. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 The policeman held on to Shorty’s biceps and shook them slightly, both giving the sense of a loving embrace and using his strength to lift Shorty ever so slightly off the ground and clear of the entrance. — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026 Still, the department store has a strong hold on the fashion psyche and JHSF sees plenty of opportunity. — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 Bradley is being held on no bond, according to Cobb County jail records. — ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on

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La Casa del Pueblo Taqueria has remained a living link to the immigrants who began arriving in Pilsen decades ago.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Everything remains perfect and unchanging, but thanks to this constant attention.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of remain

Verb

The nine-seat counter area is often full on both weekdays and weekends, and customers sometimes wait 1 1/2 hours to be seated during peak hours, the shop said.

— Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
The implants use passive electronic components that consume essentially no power while waiting for a signal.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of wait

Verb

Bond yields elsewhere also moved higher as anxiety surrounding global government debt and sticky inflation continue to weigh on investors.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Primark’s agreement with Circ comes as the retailer continues to develop its broader approach to circularity.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of continue

Verb

The project awards five scholarships, each lasting three years — the entire duration of the training program — to five students enrolled in the directing, acting, screenwriting, editing and production design courses.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
The organizations that create lasting value won’t spend the next several years chasing every new model release.

— Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026