holding out

present participle of hold out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holding out
Verb
  • But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.
    Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Our customers are drawn to pieces that hold lasting value and significance.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • With an ambitious goal to become the second largest in the coming years, TMN is focusing on delivering high-quality content, strategic expansion, and creating lasting partnerships that fuel its growth.
    Ethan Stone, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Holding out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holding%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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