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

Canada brought more pressure on itself with errors but held out the Red Roses, who failed to win a test for the first time since the final of the 2022 World Cup against New Zealand but extended their unbeaten streak to 40 matches. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Taught to hunt, fish, and forage from an early age, the kids managed to hold out in the deadly environment for 40 days before being rescued. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Some top Republicans have held out hope that the 8th Circuit could reverse the decision at the last minute and institute the map designed to give Republicans an additional seat in Congress. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Johnson was held out of last week’s 63-7 win over Grambling State due to a foot injury. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026