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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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If demand holds up, Citi economists expect China’s status as the “world’s factory” to strengthen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The results show that the standard contrarian rebalancing strategy of selling winners and buying losers holds up well over time, but we are in anything but ordinary times.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In a small flat in a social housing complex near Caracas, Adriana Briceño holds up what looks like a piece of rubbish, but hidden on the old chocolate bar wrapper is a message.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Tiny dog on the loose holds up San Francisco trains.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Theo finishes crossing the tan marble floors and holds up the tin jar labeled Monogram, presenting it as if he were a fancy butler.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse