Deadlock
Deadlock noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.
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Holding pattern and deadlock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Deadlock".
Nearby Words: deadlocked, deadlocking
Holding pattern
Holding pattern noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Deadlock and holding pattern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deadlock" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
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Related pairs
- jam and deadlock
- jam and holding pattern
- check and deadlock
- check and holding pattern
- rest and deadlock
- rest and holding pattern
- stall and deadlock
- stall and holding pattern
- congestion and deadlock
- congestion and holding pattern
- stop and deadlock
- stop and holding pattern
- stay and deadlock
- stay and holding pattern
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Holding pattern and Deadlock. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deadlock/holding_pattern
Deadlock & Holding pattern. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deadlock/holding_pattern>.
Holding pattern or Deadlock. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deadlock/holding_pattern.
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