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

Ohtani was held out for the third consecutive game, but Dave Roberts said the two-way star didn’t report pain after hitting in the cages during the game. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

When Molly holds out her empty hand, Yvette stares at it, then shoves her dustpan under one arm, laces her fingers through Molly’s. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Now, the family of one Canton, Georgia woman is holding out hope that she will be found as rescue officials continue to search through debris left by one of the most severe natural disasters in the region. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

The state has already sued one sheriff's agency for holding out. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026