Synonyms of holdups

holdups

noun

plural of holdup

as in delays

an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business

a holdup in construction due to the weather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delays
• waits
• postponements
• detentions
• setbacks
• pauses
• holdbacks
• hesitations
• holding patterns
• detainments
• deferrals
• respites
• deferments
• slowdowns
• lags
• reprieves
• foot-draggings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rushes
• dispatches
• hastes
• promptitudes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of holdups

Common delays include appraisal holdups, missing documentation and employment changes. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

One of the holdups is due to final negotiations with a new partner expected to sponsor the Clash. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 24 July 2026

And, as with most engines, a timely tuneup helps ensure smooth and predictable functioning, avoiding hiccups or holdups. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026

Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas recorded 112 delays as of the afternoon, with the holdups lasting between 16 and 30 minutes over wind disruptions. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

The city comptroller has launched an investigation into City Hall’s handing of outdoor dining permits, raising concerns about procedural holdups that could be preventing hundreds of restaurants from opening up en plein air seating this spring. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026

Police have also charged 32-year-old Guardy Roman in connection with two of the holdups reported last fall. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026

His gang reportedly was involved in at least 20 murders, 100 holdups and 150 burglaries. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

With holdups at home, investors are exploring buildouts abroad, including in the energy-rich Gulf states. — Jared Cohen, Time, 18 Feb. 2026