Synonyms of hold water

hold water

phrase

as in fly

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval

a weak explanation that doesn't hold water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fly
• work
• stand up
• hold up
• pass
• wash
• pass muster
• play
• get through
• go over
• go down
• take
• go through

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hold water

Your skin is also drier in perimenopause, because declining estrogen drags down your levels of glycosaminoglycans, a sugar-rich molecule that holds water in the skin. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Some sources recommend adding dry cornstarch to containers so the soil holds water longer. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

When soil loses its ability to hold water, harvests become less reliable, farmers struggle and food prices rise. — Shooka Bidarian, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Though some accusations seem to hold water, the headline is his hounding in context. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026