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holding up

ADJECTIVE

sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dependable fair legal proper reliable safe solid stable valid

STRONG

faithful fly go kosher proven received recognized sanctioned secure solvent true washing

WEAK

all there authoritative canonical hanging together holding together holding up in wash holding water legit loyal orthodox reputable significant standing up tried-and-true

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresponsible unacceptable undependable unreliable untrustworthy vulnerable wrong

STRONG

dishonest disloyal false uncertain

WEAK

distrusted illogical incomplete infirm refused rejected unbelievable unfathomable unfit unhealthy unreasonable unsound

NOUN

endurance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability capacity courage fortitude grit mettle patience perseverance persistence stamina strength tenacity tolerance vitality

STRONG

allowance backbone bearing cool coolness guts gutsiness heart moxie pertinacity pluck resignation resistance resolution restraint spunk standing starch submission sufferance suffering toleration will

WEAK

continuing enduring forebearance intestinal fortitude undergoing withstanding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy cowardice idleness impotence inability incompetence indifference indolence intolerance lack laziness lethargy timidity weakness

STRONG

compliance fear resistance

WEAK

end fleetingness

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“The fact that many nontech sectors are holding up reasonably well suggests this is a semiconductor correction rather than a broad risk-off event,” David Nicholas, founder of Nicholas Wealth Management, told MarketWatch in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

U.K. data week will focus on the housing market and will give evidence of how demand is holding up amid increased consumer prices due to elevated energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Another was busy holding up their phone and described to an audience of close friends and followers what was going on.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Frustrated by the red tape holding up the rebuilding process, Pratt is running on a message that L.A. is broken and only he can fix it — somehow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I was holding up a pillow for both of us to admire, trying to find anything that would cause a few moments’ delay.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

holding up

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