Synonyms of held out

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• survived
• lasted
• prevailed
• held up
• remained
• continued
• persisted
• kept up
• went
• carried on
• held on
• made out
• managed
• got along
• hung in
• got on
• endured
• stretched
• drew out
• persevered
• got by
• lingered
• hung on
• fared
• ran on
• bore up
• coped
• abided

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• went out
• ran out
• failed
• gave out
• died
• stopped
• cut out
• expired
• petered (out)
• collapsed
• broke down
• broke
• stalled
• crashed
• fizzled
• ran down
• waned
• conked (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of held out

Coaches rested Irving and receiver Chris Godwin, but linebacker Yaya Diaby (knee) was held out for a second straight day. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

By season’s end, Rivers was on the way out in Milwaukee, with Antetokounmpo being held out in order to help the Bucks’ draft odds, in what had grown into a contentious relationship. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Delane participated in last Wednesday’s session before being held out Thursday and Friday and ultimately missing Sunday’s game against the Broncos. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Murray suffered a concussion early in the season opener and was held out the following week. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

In Brazil, Netflix struck a deal earlier this month with broadcaster Globo, which had long held out from licensing to the streamer in its home market even as its content appeared on Netflix elsewhere in Latin America and around the world. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Hurts was held out of the game Sunday after the Eagles announced last week that a superficial blood clot was found in London ahead of the game against the Jaguars. — David K. Li, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Adebayo and most of the Heat’s rotation regulars were held out of Saturday’s exhibition against the Timberwolves before Adebayo sat out Wednesday’s preseason game due to his groin ailment. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Bryant makes minutes count With three key reserves — Julian Champagnie, Luke Kornet and reigning Sixth Man of the Year Keldon Johnson — held out for rest, the Spurs had plenty of minutes to distribute Wednesday. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Oct. 2026