1
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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2
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
That comes as consumers have been holding on to their vehicles for longer and as the industry deals with less production in recent years amid the coronavirus pandemic and global supply chain shortages.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The month of June is pride month and will culminate in the Gay Pride Parade, to be held on June 14, when the festival ends.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 June 2025
The series will launch at doc market Sunny Side, which is being held on June 23-26.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 June 2025
On a snap during an 11-on-11 period late in practice, Burns drew a hold on Hudson while Thibodeaux pressured the quarterback from Eluemunor’s side.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 June 2025
The month of June is pride month and will culminate in the Gay Pride Parade, to be held on June 14, when the festival ends.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 June 2025
The series will launch at doc market Sunny Side, which is being held on June 23-26.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 June 2025
On a snap during an 11-on-11 period late in practice, Burns drew a hold on Hudson while Thibodeaux pressured the quarterback from Eluemunor’s side.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
Verb
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Brands must be agile and deeply attuned to cultural shifts to remain relevant.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Those that are too old or damaged from collisions or fires to ever return to city streets sometimes remain in the yard so they can be stripped for parts or used for training.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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On a recent morning, there was a queue of parents waiting outside Batte’s office to request more time to clear tuition balances.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Officials hired additional crews so work could continue around the clock and coordinated with contractors to accelerate their timelines, even bringing a second asphalt plant online to speed up production.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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Voice of America was founded during WWII to counter Axis propaganda and continued to bring cultural and political democracy to countries under authoritarian rule.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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The move is a recognition by Sony that broadcast TV audiences are aging, and the studio must expand its reach to stay relevant with younger viewers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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While state law allows special sessions to last up to 60 days, many lawmakers view the end of June as their true deadline to get an incentives plan done.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Being pepper-sprayed can also lead to lasting psychological trauma.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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