HOLD OUT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

hold out

verb

Definition of hold out

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

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Recent Examples of hold out Second-year center Dylan Cardwell was held out due to left thumb soreness. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 Beringer only played in the first game and has been held out the rest of the way. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The advocates are holding out hope that their messages will incite change. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 July 2026 One night, Timothy alleges, Melanie badgered her to get it on, but Timothy successfully held out. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold out

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Plant explorer and botanist David Fairchild, namesake of Miami’s premier botanical garden, believed the tree was too cold-sensitive to survive South Florida’s winters.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
The best and brightest at 51 are all in danger — and fans have to wait for Season 15 to find out who survives.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of survive

Verb

Many analysts expect that neither all-out war nor the diplomatic path will prevail in coming weeks.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Džumhur ultimately prevailed 7-6(5), 6-7(4), 7-6(4) in three hours and 42 minutes, but the incident was another example of players not yet getting to grips with how ELC works.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 20 July 2026