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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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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

It is the “nice and smooth” model she now holds up as a goal for her clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

So it’s worth exploring whether the advice holds up to scrutiny.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

I open my mouth to say no, I’m too tired, but Emilika holds up her sugar bowl.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron