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
The driver was also being held on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving on drugs, Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said.
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Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The series is held on the third Thursday of May through September, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p,m. Future Cruise Nights this year will be held on June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, and Sept. 18.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Authorities were soon putting Robert Moody, 21, who was being held on drug and weapon charges, in custody.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 May 2025
New addition: AutoZone AutoZone (AZO) was upgraded by Bank of America to buy from hold on Wednesday and the firm raised its price target to $4,800 from $3,900.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 25 May 2025
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Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The series is held on the third Thursday of May through September, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p,m. Future Cruise Nights this year will be held on June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, and Sept. 18.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Authorities were soon putting Robert Moody, 21, who was being held on drug and weapon charges, in custody.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 May 2025
New addition: AutoZone AutoZone (AZO) was upgraded by Bank of America to buy from hold on Wednesday and the firm raised its price target to $4,800 from $3,900.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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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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Judd told reporters the woman questioned why deputies waited so long to shoot, but the sheriff said his deputies were trying to de-escalate the situation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Back in Lisbon, Magellan meets and marries Beatriz (Angela Azevedo), though she’s largely left to wait and wilt as her husband remains faithful above all to the waves.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 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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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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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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