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
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
The 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 20, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The annual event, held on March 31, celebrates the lives and contributions of transgender people while highlighting the ongoing struggles the community faces.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas opened on March 31, 2008, and an opening ceremony was held on April 11, 2008, by the property's co-owners, now-President Donald Trump and businessman Phil Ruffin.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hold on
Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
The 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 20, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The annual event, held on March 31, celebrates the lives and contributions of transgender people while highlighting the ongoing struggles the community faces.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas opened on March 31, 2008, and an opening ceremony was held on April 11, 2008, by the property's co-owners, now-President Donald Trump and businessman Phil Ruffin.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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The official said Canada and Mexico were omitted because tariffs the U.S. previously imposed on both countries remain in effect.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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But despite Tuesday’s result, Musk remains undeterred in his political ambitions.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The progress of this research has now been delayed while my lab waits on a crucial research grant that was supposed to start in February on finding new cures for pain.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pika continues to push the boundaries of AI video with tools that blend nostalgia, realism, and personalization.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Now, players have economic incentive to stay as long as possible.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet moves by Trump and his administration assuring TikTok and its service providers that U.S. authorities will not prosecute anyone under the law have been enough for the popular app to stay online despite operating in violation of a federal statute.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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That arrangement lasted for 10 years through the end of the Carter administration.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Apr. 2025
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Grisham’s four RBIs Saturday helped buoy the Yankees, as starting pitcher Marcus Stroman lasted only four innings and gave up four runs.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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