Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging in
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Still, Republicans and Democrats are not letting the optics of fundraising or networking during a shutdown stop them from carrying on like usual.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Lee’s granddaughter, Carolyn Yim — the creator of Ply-Knits — has been carrying on the family legacy by producing some of Samuel Gui Yang’s most iconic knitwear pieces.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sustainability leaders are getting on with it, less time on stage, more time in spreadsheets and supplier calls.—
Gus Bartholomew,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Fighting Illini trailed 20-0 before getting on the board late in the first half, but battled fairly evenly after intermission.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, when the students have difficulty getting along, a cheerleader named Addison (Meg Donnelly) and a zombie named Zed (Milo Manheim) team up to unite them.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Golden retrievers have long been among America's most-popular dog breeds, known for their friendly, easygoing nature, and getting along well with small kids and other canines.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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These are songs seeking soul, soul mate, maker, making out and mercy.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The two were speculated to be together when the two were making out on Perry’s yacht in August.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Much of the 31-year-old comic’s material revolves around getting by in an increasingly stupid world — half-hearted attempts at self-improvement, if not self-preservation.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sadly, after about a decade of getting by, the dairy market tanked.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes owners are holding out for a bigger payday.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the shutdown standoff, congressional Democrats are holding out for certain health care provisions, including an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Plus, keeping up with maintenance is the best way to preserve your investment.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Not to mention keeping up with the latest trends and having to always outperform your competition.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Hanging in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20in. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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