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

Vahidi is believed to hold hard-line views more likely to be associated with holding out for additional American concessions in negotiations, continuing to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage to impose economic penalties across the globe, and refusing to give up their nuclear program. —Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026

Leading returning receiver Jordan Dwyer was held out of spring camp for precautionary reasons, and TCU’s lone receiver addition from the portal, Jeremy Scott, also missed most of the spring. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026

One image showed Olindo covering her mouth with her hand in surprise as Haire was on bended knee, holding out a ring. —Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

Even with Malachi Toney held out of 11 on 11 work and Joshua Moore sidelined after getting banged up in 1 on 1 drills earlier in the day, UM receivers consistently demonstrated a combination of speed, skilled route running and soft hands. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026