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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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
Other Black families tried to hold on under the new regime but ultimately found Wilmington untenable and moved north, joining a local exodus that prefigured the Great Migration.
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Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
He is being held on $150,000 bond and his next court date is scheduled for Monday, July 6, according to jail records viewed by PEOPLE.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Republicans are still favored to hold on to control of the Senate as things stand.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Nonetheless, Tejeda is holding on to hope.
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Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hold on
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
He is being held on $150,000 bond and his next court date is scheduled for Monday, July 6, according to jail records viewed by PEOPLE.
—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Republicans are still favored to hold on to control of the Senate as things stand.
—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Nonetheless, Tejeda is holding on to hope.
—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hold on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hold on
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Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
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There’s enough cash on hand for Rhaenyra to administer the Seven Kingdoms for a fortnight, and no one remaining from the old regime — not Alicent, not Orwyle — knows where Lannister hid the rest of the ingots.
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Those who don't see their scores by Monday may have to wait a little longer, as exams taken later in the testing period may take longer to process, according to the College Board's FAQ.
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If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.
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There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.
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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
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In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
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With crushed Fritos, bell peppers, corn, jalapeños, and more, this is a dish that won't last long on the appetizer spread.
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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