How to Use hold in a Sentence

hold

1 of 2 verb
Definition of holdnext
Synonyms for holdnext
  • Hold the rail so you won't fall.
  • Would you hold this for me?
  • He held her close and kissed her.
  • She showed him the correct way to hold the racket.
  • Hold the pen upright when you write.
  • She picked up the trophy and held it over her head.
  • He held the pen in his mouth while he dialed the number.
  • Some people just don't like to be held.
  • He was holding a large package in his arms.
  • You have to hold the button down for several seconds.
  • Each vamp holds one of the hats to have been stuffed with either names or dares.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The video starts by showing Macron in the form of a rooster holding a French flag.
    — Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
  • The election was held virtually for the first time, and some complained about the process.
    — Steph MacHado, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2023
  • More FAQs What does holding grudges say about a person?
    — Stephanie Dolgoff, Good Housekeeping, 19 June 2023
  • More than two minutes later, one of the teens could be seen on the video putting on a mask and holding a pistol.
    — Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 26 July 2023
  • The final carnage came in overtime, while Sanchez was holding a healthy lead on the last lap.
    — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2024
  • The United States, which topped the list a decade ago, held its place at seventh, tied with Canada and Hungary.
    — Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Well, Margaret, the Hamas is holding people hostage still.
    — CBS News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Ready to hold your handwash, toothbrush, soap, shavers and beyond.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The dumplings hold sway, and people are particular about how they're made.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • No matter how long ago the show may have aired, The Golden Girls will always hold a special place in our hearts.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 June 2023
  • About 1,000 miles away, a gay pride event was being held near Portland, Oregon.
    — Donie O'Sullivan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Framework will hold its late-night dance parties April 12-14 at a hangar at the Thermal airport.
    — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
  • See what the future holds and shift your perspective in 2024 through tarot horoscopes.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024
  • But only time will tell what this year holds for the mighty M15 as this nesting season begins.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Oil prices are being weighed by the U.S. Fed’s hawkish tone that has stoked fears about holding rates higher for longer.
    — WSJ, 22 Sep. 2023
  • To use, just hold the sharpener steady on a table and pull the knife’s edge through the appropriate V slot.
    — Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
  • According to court documents, the girl was held for a day at the county Youth Center.
    — Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The largest group of people holding onto their landlines are 65 and older.
    — Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
  • When it was pointed out that sand would not be able to safely hold the stage’s speaker monitors in place, the plan was scrapped.
    — Dave Brooks, Billboard, 29 Feb. 2024
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hold

2 of 2 noun
  • At that meeting, the board put on hold any plans to bring back the fares, for now.
    — Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2024
  • What's next for Hunter Biden, now that his plea deal is on hold?
    — Melissa Quinn, Jack Turman, CBS News, 27 July 2023
  • The gag order is on hold for now, while the appeals court weighs the issue.
    — Tom jackman, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The last bill has been put on hold by a judge while a legal challenge plays out.
    — Seth Klamann, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2024
  • The justices put the Texas law on hold while the appeals continued.
    — David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Amy Hill, chair of the village board and Mitchell’s niece, said that the plan is currently on hold.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Kenya put the plan on hold pending the formation of the next government.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The policy was later put on hold by a court, and Thursday, the school board rolled back most of it.
    — John D. Harden, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Johnson and Safdie first connected on the project in 2019, but fell out of touch and put the film on hold due to the pandemic.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The movie’s production was recently put on hold for the WGA strike.
    — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • The decision was then appealed by the state, putting the injunction on hold for now.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The dream of Unicorn perfection was put on hold while these dudes brought the big man back in canny ways.
    — Corbin Smith, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2023
  • To that end, Moscow had Ukraine hold—as well as make—large quantities of weapons.
    — Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Our tester liked the grippy handle and comfortable hold while in use.
    — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Owning a home may be on hold for more families now, but that won’t last.
    — Miles S. Nadal, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2023
  • She’s never been, having to put past plans on hold when the pandemic arose.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2023
  • Verden said, adding that, in some big cities, people calling 911 may be placed on hold.
    — Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Then many of us returned to it, in part because our screenwriting work was on hold.
    — John Wogan Carmen Winant, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the help line specialist, who was on hold while Lynn spoke with the crisis team, got back on the phone and chatted some more.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
  • Its source also implied there are other projects on hold but did not name them.
    — Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 25 May 2023
  • Woodyard was the first police officer on the scene in August 2019 and put McClain in a carotid hold.
    — Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2023
  • That’s the amount Trump was fined for violating the gag order before the appeals court put it on hold.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Oliver had just gotten started when the writers strike put those plans on hold.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 4 Oct. 2023
  • It’s equipped with side grips to maintain a firm hold while tackling roadside fixes.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
  • But those are now on hold until the Supreme Court rules on SB 126 in a supervisory writ.
    — Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2023
  • These large claw clips are designed to provide a strong hold, ensuring your hair stays in place all day long.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Production was put on hold due to the strike, how did that effect your overall timeline?
    — Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024
  • But in an anticlimactic end to the saga, Tuberville backed down from even those holds.
    — David Sivak, Washington Examiner, 19 Dec. 2023
  • By a 5-4 vote, the justices kept the Texas law on hold while litigation over it continues.
    — Mark Sherman, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Texas officials appealed the ruling, which is now on hold.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2023

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