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
  • Despite this, the number of animals in shelters remains high—in the first half of 2024, 322,000 more pets entered shelters than exited them.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • With partial adoption, AI remains a disconnected tool rather than a reliable part of the team's strategy.
    Peter Benei, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of remains
Verb
  • The world waits for a compelling example of humanoid robots saving a customer money in a defensible way.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Compiled annually by a group led by Franklin Leonard, a recipient of a Gotham tribute award this year, Variety waits with childlike anticipation each year to see which scripts film executives have really been buzzing over — but haven’t had the budget or the chutzpah to put into production just yet.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of waits
Verb
  • The speaker is built for extended outdoor outings, too, with a battery that lasts up to 24 hours per charge and IP67 protection against water and dust.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Fashion trends come and go, but style lasts forever.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • The team’s work continues to show the great diversity of shapes and sizes of creatures of the deep.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Schaefer continues to play better and better and looks to be in a premier role for Canada to start the tournament.
    The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of continues
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holds off (on)

holds on

holds one's breath

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