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 But Schlittler could be held out depending on how his schedule of regular season starts lines up. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Villa is holding out hope that one day soon, either through luck or Millete having a change of heart, May’s family will find her body and be able to give it a final resting place. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 If the three Democrats who voted no Monday hold out against the tax hikes, the veto would stand. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 9 July 2026 Despite a general jokiness and long runtime, the film was well-received by critics and audiences and now those who've held out from going to the multiplex to absorb the adventure will have a chance to catch it at home. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold out

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The search lasted until Monday, when Núñez returned to the disaster site convinced that her son had not survived and that his body was still beneath the rubble.

— Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The victim, who Cofield considered a romantic rival, survived the 2018 drive-by shooting but was left paralyzed from the waist down.

— Danny Robbins, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of survive

Verb

Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
The relationship lasted until last month when the girl detailed it to Special Victims Bureau detectives, the sheriff’s office said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of last

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The amendments could be factors, however, in driving voter turnout in states where both Democrats and Republicans have prevailed in statewide elections in the last five years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Meanwhile, wetter conditions may prevail over eastern Africa.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026