holds up

VERB

postpone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay detain hinder impede interrupt stay stop suspend

WEAK

hold off interfere pause prorogue retard set back slow down waive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist continue encourage facilitate forward further go help

WEAK

give permit promote

VERB

rob

Synonyms

WEAK

burglarize mug steal from stick up waylay

Antonyms

WEAK

allow continue forward give permit promote

Example Sentences

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A team of nurses shout encouragement and then, finally, Dr Saung, with a smile on his face, holds up a baby girl.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

However, neither argument holds up against the paper’s own contents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

For the most part, that guidance holds up.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Tyler and Cora steady a western redbud sapling as Atticus holds up a bag of soil and Eliza shovels out the fragrant earth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

He holds up a finger to his lips.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera