Holding pattern
Holding pattern noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Rush hour and holding pattern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rush hour" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
Rush hour
Rush hour noun - The times at the beginning and end of the working day when many people are traveling to or from work.
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Synonyms for Rush hour
Holding pattern and rush hour are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun phrase "Rush hour".
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Related pairs
- jam and holding pattern
- jam and rush hour
- reprieve and holding pattern
- reprieve and rush hour
- congestion and holding pattern
- congestion and rush hour
- delay and holding pattern
- delay and rush hour
- lag and holding pattern
- lag and rush hour
- wait and holding pattern
- wait and rush hour
- detention and holding pattern
- detention and rush hour
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Rush hour and Holding pattern. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/rush_hour
Holding pattern & Rush hour. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/rush_hour>.
Rush hour or Holding pattern. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/holding_pattern/rush_hour.
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