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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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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To prevent fungal and bacterial infections, water the money tree at the roots, not from the top, to prevent water from getting on the leaves.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 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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The warmth from the Southwest will also create a drier-than-usual season with precipitation expected to be 50-74% lower than usual, making out-of-season wildfires possible, according to AccuWeather.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Last weekend, the Daily Mail published a series of photographs in which the American pop star Katy Perry was spotted making out on the upper deck of her boat, the Caravelle, with her apparent new love interest, the former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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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
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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 29 Oct. 2025.
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