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

Reddington’s opening statement addressed the slew of drugs his client was prescribed, holding out a list printed on posterboard for the jury to see. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Other practice notes Rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who practiced during the first three days of training camp after offseason hernia surgery, was held out Monday as part of his maintenance program, according to Glenn. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Others hold out for a partnership dreamy enough to justify the search. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Their other option, Tua Tagovailoa, had back issues flare up, and he was held out for the first practice. — Rod Beard, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026