Synonyms of hold out

hold out

verb

as in to survive

to continue to operate or to meet one's needs

we hoped our supply of firewood would hold out until power was restored

luckily, the old outboard motor held out till we made it to shore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• survive
• last
• prevail
• hold up
• remain
• continue
• keep up
• persist
• go
• carry on
• get along
• get on
• get by
• hold on
• make out
• manage
• endure
• cope
• hang in
• run on
• hang on
• stretch
• bear up
• persevere
• fare
• linger
• draw out
• abide

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• run out
• go out
• fail
• give out
• cut out
• stop
• break down
• die
• break
• expire
• collapse
• peter (out)
• run down
• stall
• crash
• fizzle
• conk (out)
• wane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hold out

In this case the player, and his agent Scott Boras, are the ones holding out. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025

But fans of rom-coms hold out hope for a big-screen revival. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025

Gates was holding out hope that Gelsinger could turn the ship around before his resignation. —Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025

Moore was a limited participant on Wednesday and Thursday, which could lead to him being held out of the big game against the Philadelphia Eagles. —Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025