hanging in

verb

present participle of hang in
as in carrying on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging in
  1. carrying on
  2. getting on
  3. getting along
  4. making out
  5. getting by
  6. holding out
  7. bearing up
  8. keeping up
Verb
  • The craft is another important cultural component of his Haida-Tsimshian heritage, and his creations are an act of resistance and cultural preservation—carrying on the work of his grandfather, Jones Yeltatzie.
    — Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Bloody diarrhea or diarrhea with a significant fever calls for medical care rather than simply taking an antidiarrheal and carrying on with your trip.
    — Andrés Henao, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of carrying on
Verb
  • So my wife and I are getting on a plane, leaving our three children with a babysitter, and praying war won’t break out and strand us.
    — Jonathan Dekel, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The flight went on as planned, but these men knew my grandfather and heard that his daughters were getting on the plane.
    — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of getting on
Verb
  • Despite not getting along from the get-go, Lexi and Ridge notice a spark between June and Dan and decide to set them up.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • As the Commander of the crew, my main responsibilities were to make sure the crew was safe, in good health and spirits, getting along well and on top of their work.
    — Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of getting along
Verb
  • But Turek knows the race against Hinson is making out to be one of the most competitive Senate contests in the country.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Likewise, this season, dancers making out at Diesel made spectators part of the performance.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of making out
Verb
  • The dark comedy centers on Malina and Viktor, a sister and brother getting by on the fringes of post-Communist Macedonia by pilfering busts of national heroes cast in bronze, along with manhole covers, and selling off the metal.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026
  • We‑‑there’s a huge amount of the population like just barely getting by.
    — Washington Post staff, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of getting by
Verb
  • Some are holding out hope of winning control of the state House, where Republicans currently hold a 71-49 majority.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The emotional whiplash took physical form as fans consoled one another, holding out their hands to help up friends and strangers who crumbled to the floor at the conclusion of the tribute.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of holding out
Verb
  • It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.
    — Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Definition of bearing up
Verb
  • Hilton, a former Fox News host, spent much of the summer barnstorming the state and keeping up a steady stream of media appearances.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Your money buys you less While Americans are technically earning more in dollar terms on average, paychecks are not keeping up with the pace of inflation.
    — Alexandra Meier, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of keeping up
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