HELD OUT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

held out

verb

past tense of hold out

as in survived

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

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Recent Examples of held out Bo Bichette was held out of the Mets' lineup on Saturday for a second straight day because of soreness in his legs and right ankle, and the infielder may sit through the All-Star break. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 But Schlittler could be held out depending on how his schedule of regular season starts lines up. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Despite a general jokiness and long runtime, the film was well-received by critics and audiences and now those who've held out from going to the multiplex to absorb the adventure will have a chance to catch it at home. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 July 2026 Kirkmeyer's campaign had held out hope that the last batches of ballots, primarily from Arapahoe County, would help the state senator retake the lead. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 In another incredible finale to a World Cup 2026 match, Cristian Romero met Messi’s corner with his header deflecting off Diney Borges for an own goal on 111 minutes to win it as Argentina held out under late Cape Verde pressure. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Those offers didn’t cut it for the few dozen residents who’ve held out. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Gutiérrez had a yellow card and was held out against Czechia to avoid a second yellow card and suspension. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 At the same time, students are often held out of sports while waiting for clearance. — Katherine Hofmann, STAT, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for held out

Verb

In the last four decades, as far as scientists know, only a handful of southern elephant seals have been born in Tasmania and survived, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas).

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Iwerks is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Betty; his sons, Larry, John and wife Chris, and his daughter, Leslie and great nephew Mike.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of survived

Verb

Negotiations lasted about a year, and will result in the church redeveloping the property into a permanent home for its 1,200 members, youth sports and community outreach.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Admissions dipped around mid-March and again in early June, when the market reached its lowest point of the year, but both occasions the downturn lasted only briefly before business rebounded.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of lasted

Verb

However, the Royals prevailed in a 16-12 victory as their winning streak reached three games.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
International brands like American sneaker maker New Balance have taken Chinese firms to local courts and sometimes prevailed in intellectual property and trademark cases.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026