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as in carries on
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as in holds on
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangs on
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Police continue to monitor Nancy's home while the investigation into her disappearance carries on.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026 -
The spot carries on Dove's long-running focus on improving women's and girls' self esteem.—
Sarah Whitten,Sara Salinas,Sarah Jackson,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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The camera holds on them mid-ascent.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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So, cinnamon sugar popcorn keeps up with your go-go-go energy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The 36-year-old also keeps up a rigorous touring schedule, currently performing a Las Vegas residency in partnership with the Tao Group.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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But that means the expectations for at least one gold are here in their first chance, and will remain until that medal hangs around their necks.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The palate leans on toffee, dark honey, orange peel, and a gentle rye spice that hangs around without dominating.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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While the storefront is minimal, save for a bright red front door, what waits inside is exceptional.—
Emma Simard,
Saveur,
4 Feb. 2026
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While 2026 has seen engagement at the bilateral level expanding, EU institutional mistrust of China persists.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The performance gap between Chinese and US models, while not enormous, persists largely due to constraints on computing power and capital.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The wait for a new Royals ballpark plan perseveres.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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From big dreams to devastating loss, their oil-and-water friendship perseveres through even the most tragic trials.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Hangs on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs%20on. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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