1
as in remains
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 waits
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 Synonyms for holds on
Verb
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For his part, Carney said his government remains ready to continue talks to reduce tariffs in certain sectors.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025 -
Affordability was a central concern for voters in the 2024 presidential contest and remains relevant in the run up to the 2026 midterms, especially among younger voters.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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At the ripe young age of 95, Buffett still waits for worthwhile investment opportunities.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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The average walk-through lasts about two hours and costs about $1,200 per hour.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at these Texas ports due to unpaid employees calling in sick.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ensure a simple-enough menu stays manageable with a to-do list so you’re not waylaid by days-long side quests.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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Another possible outcome could occur if the storm stays weaker in the near term.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Winter's wrath continues with another cold spell predicted for mid-February.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The company’s push for traceability continues, and Eastman is working toward compliance with the digital product passport regulations in both the European Union and China by 2028, aiming to provide both digital and physical traceability for its fibers.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Holds on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holds%20on. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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