holding up 1 of 2

present participle of hold up
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to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval an argument that won't hold up in court

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holding up

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of holding up
Adjective
This opens up numerous applications, Ibrahim says, proudly holding up a vial of the yellow-brown slush in the lab. Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025 Joined by cohost Craig Melvin, the 53-year-old anchor was innocently interacting with fans at New York City's Rockefeller Plaza on Wednesday when Melvin spotted a woman holding up a poster of Guthrie sporting her '90s-era black bob. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025 Attendees gathered to listen to speakers, with many holding up signs in support of the Workers Over Billionaires' ethos. Callum Sutherland, Time, 1 Sep. 2025 This one-piece from Quince is both flattering and durable, holding up beautifully against chlorine, salt water, and even high-speed waterslides. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025 In really wintry weather the turbo-charger wastegate can freeze due to moisture, but in general the turbos seem to be holding up. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025 The series of black-and-white photos showed the then-family of four in different poses and holding up a sonogram strip. Kayla Grant, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holding up
Verb
  • Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.
    Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To my surprise, Gary Friedman, the CEO and visionary behind the brand, was in the restaurant, casually moving between tables and greeting guests before graciously stopping at ours.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • One video was a loop showing the moment of impact in slow-motion, stopping before blood is seen.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some conservatives have pushed for green card holders like Öztürk or Mahmoud Khalil, who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, to face deportation, sparking criticism from free speech advocates who view those calls as impeding on their First Amendment rights.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was issued a red card in the 38th minute for impeding Charlotte’s Wilfried Zaha in the box.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • See where the cast of the fan-favorite film ended up after surviving Herrington High's alien invasion.
    Keith Langston, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
  • At Miramontes’ May 9 arraignment, the prosecutor said those surviving victims identified him as the homicide suspect based on his tattoos and a police photo lineup.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Becca Crandall and Bentley Rosser of Beck Cleaning and Organization recommend wiping down the inside and outside of your trash cans with disinfectant wipes to remove any remaining food particles.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The fragile island is one of the last remaining ecological treasures on the planet to be flipped into a resource frontier.
    M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The sterile cockpit rule prohibits pilots from engaging in conversations unrelated to operating the aircraft when flying below 10,000 feet.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Perhaps the easiest was an airplane flying overhead.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The long-term effect is a generation carrying debt, stuck in low-wage jobs, and delaying milestones like homeownership or starting families.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Flush-fit door handles fail far more often during side impacts than regular handles, delaying egress or rescue time after a crash.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The United States has suspended some funding for its flagship AIDS relief program, according to international organizations and members of Congress who warn the cuts are already hurting patients and halting critical projects globally.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Goldman Sachs says surging investment in AI among the S&P 500 companies is diverting funds from stock buybacks, halting their usual yearly growth.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Holding up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20up. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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