Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: hold off

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Alex Truscinski of Greenbush MN started pole and managed to hold off a stout field of cars to capture the checkered flag.

Source: https://www.devilslakejournal.com/sports/2208/jaden-christ-wins-the-prelude-to-cliff-on-thursday-night/

And it's one that we would probably say we'd have to essentially hold off for practical purposes until we get through our second line study.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4604867-celcuity-inc-celc-q1-2023-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

As of 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, MDA says it has enough blood supply for the time being and has asked people to hold off on donating until tomorrow or later in the week.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-7-2023/

Austin Ekeler, however long he plays, and Joshua Kelley should run for enough yards to hold off Wilson, who has actually played better in two of his last three starts.

Source: https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-vs-chargers-game-predictions-who-the-experts-think-will-win-in-week-18

Biden also that he has not directly sought assurances from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will hold off on an expected ground invasion into Gaza before hostages can be released.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1851197/biden-condemns-retaliatory-attacks-by-israeli-settlers-vs-palestinians-in-west-bank

But with price increases slowing — or even falling outright — many economists say they think the Fed might hold off on what had been expected to be another rate hike in September.

Source: https://drgnews.com/2023/07/12/from-airfares-to-used-cars-to-groceries-slowing-us-inflation-eases-pressure-on-households/

Columbia faculty members who oppose the center plan, which has been in the works for years, said the measure was poorly timed and would serve as a tacit endorsement of Netanyahu, who has announced he would hold off on the change for now.

Source: https://gothamist.com/news/columbia-universitys-plan-to-open-a-center-in-israel-divides-faculty

Consumers may be able to hold off recession fears and bring the soft landing the Fed has hoped for.

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/carbon-dividend-bill-would-put-price-on-carbon-and-help-americans/

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nicolai Hojgaard claimed the biggest title of his career Sunday after running off five straight birdies down the stretch to hold off Tommy Fleetwood and win the season-ending World Tour Championship on the European tour.

Source: https://www.wnewsj.com/2023/11/19/nicolai-hojgaard-produces-big-finish-to-win-season-ending-world-tour-championship/

Feel free to email a better one if you like, but maybe hold off on hip-shot criticism.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/opinion-a-happiness-poll/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-a-happiness-poll

Former SNP politician Mr McEleny, who is now the ALBA Party's general secretary, is urging his former colleagues to hold off on the cut until more information is available about the impact it could have.

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23355098.claim-budget-cuts-compromise-inverclyde-road-safety/?ref=rss

Galatasaray currently sit six points clear of Fenerbahce and ten ahead of Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig and the Istanbul giants will have a crack at the Champions League should they hold off their fierce rivals in the closing weeks of the title race.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23463751.galatasaray-enter-kevin-nisbet-race-amid-championship-interest/?ref=rss

However, I would hold off for now because of the pessimism in the economy, which may present an even better entry point.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4595170-wex-inc-tread-carefully-for-now?source=feed_all_articles

However, the Mariners were 10-of-11 (91 percent) from the free-throw line over the final eight minutes to help hold off the Panthers.

Source: https://knox.villagesoup.com/2023/02/22/oceanside-earns-first-regional-finals-berth-in-eight-years/

However, the Texas offense was too dominant in the first half and the defense was sturdy enough to hold off the Frogs for another 3-point victory.

Source: https://tcu360.com/2023/11/12/a-tale-of-two-halves-tcus-comeback-too-little-too-late-against-texas/

Ideally, hold off on painting until the warmer months when you can open the windows for ventilation.

Source: https://energeticcity.ca/2023/01/23/how-to-improve-your-homes-indoor-air-quality/

If Liverpool are to maintain this form and hold off their rivals, they will need their full squad to play their part and Jota certainly did that.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/dec/26/burnley-liverpool-premier-league-match-report

If the Galaxy A53 is looking like your sort of phone, then definitely hold off and wait to see whether the A54 is a better buy.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-android-phones/

If you have not updated to driver version 531.18, you can simply hold off and remain on the old version for now.

Source: https://hothardware.com/news/a-geforce-gpu-driver-bug-is-causing-major-cpu-spikes-on-gaming-pcs