Synonyms of hold out

hold out

verb

as in to survive

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

• survive
• last
• prevail
• hold up
• remain
• continue
• keep up
• persist
• go
• carry on
• get along
• get on
• get by
• hold on
• make out
• manage
• endure
• cope
• hang in
• run on
• hang on
• stretch
• bear up
• persevere
• fare
• linger
• draw out
• abide

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• run out
• go out
• fail
• give out
• cut out
• stop
• break down
• die
• break
• expire
• collapse
• peter (out)
• run down
• stall
• crash
• fizzle
• conk (out)
• wane

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hold out

Still, these riders hold out hope for a revival of their champion team. —Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 May 2026

After returning to play in three games in early January, Braun was held out of games for three weeks. —Gary Bedore may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026

Another found a pilot holding out an iPad as passengers deplaned trying to squeeze out a few last pennies by asking for tips. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026

But some experts think Iran has enough income and can store enough oil to hold out for at least several months. —Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 4 May 2026