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

Example Sentences

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"They are the most extraordinary creatures because they will chop off bits of stem at 45 degrees," explains volunteer Stephen Short holding up a stalk.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Although some of the bull market’s biggest winners came under considerable pressure, the U.S. equity market was holding up pretty well by another measure.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

The move was broadly in line with other chip stocks—in fact, Nvidia was holding up slightly better than some.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Captain Edson Álvarez helped turn away South Korea’s attack late, holding up relatively well despite having left ankle surgery during the past year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Owen asks, holding up the freshly cut piece.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

holding up

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