holds on

verb

Definition of holds onnext
present tense third-person singular of hold on
1
as in remains
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 waits
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 Synonyms for holds on
  1. remains
  2. waits
  3. lasts
  4. continues
Verb
  • Even still, the main Battle Royale mode remains the big draw for now, and the most recent season is a superhero collaboration with Marvel.
    Andrew Webster, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Future changes to come The snapshot remains a work in progress as the CDC gathers feedback from the public as well as local health departments.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of remains
Verb
  • In the above clip, Prince patiently waits for the rock to find him in the corner.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The quintessential private-land deer hunter plants his food plot, hangs his treestand, posts his trail camera, and waits for a daylight pattern on a shooter buck.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of waits
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  • Users love how long the deodorant lasts—in more ways than one.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rich, velvety and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins ending on a finish that lasts forever.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • Northern lights activity to increase in 2025 Electromagnetic activity is increasing as the sun continues to reach the height of its 11-year solar cycle, which NASA said is expected to be in 2025.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This suggests that there's potential for further growth in hip-hop catalog sales as the genre continues to dominate streaming platforms and global music consumption.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of continues
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holds off (on)

holds on

holds one's breath

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