HOLDUPS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

holdups

noun

plural of holdup

as in delays

an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business a holdup in construction due to the weather

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Recent Examples of holdups The threat of similar holdups for other deals could infiltrate deal discussions and shift financial terms. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 The El Niño butterfly effect If there are significant holdups at the canal, vessels will bring their cargo to a US West Coast port and truck it across the country, Yadav said. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 For the most part, these aren’t armed holdups but instead more like storage-facility break-ins. — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Common delays include appraisal holdups, missing documentation and employment changes. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 One of the holdups is due to final negotiations with a new partner expected to sponsor the Clash. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 24 July 2026 And, as with most engines, a timely tuneup helps ensure smooth and predictable functioning, avoiding hiccups or holdups. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas recorded 112 delays as of the afternoon, with the holdups lasting between 16 and 30 minutes over wind disruptions. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 The city comptroller has launched an investigation into City Hall’s handing of outdoor dining permits, raising concerns about procedural holdups that could be preventing hundreds of restaurants from opening up en plein air seating this spring. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026

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Flight delays, unexpected crises, intense periods of business development, or simply the weight of responsibility can all disrupt a leader’s sleep.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
However, delays remain a major challenge as shipyards struggle with capacity, materials, and experienced workers.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of delays

Noun

At Ningbo, Gemini services were waiting an average of four to five days, while non-Gemini vessels were facing waits of three to six days, according to Hapag-Lloyd.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Stephen Hunt, chief development officer for VRT, told the council that virtually every rider complaint from long waits at the Senior Center to circuitous routes traced back to a lack of funding rather than mismanagement.

— Noah Daly August 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

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