Synonyms of holds out

holds out

verb

present tense third-person singular of hold out

as in survives

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

• survives
• lasts
• prevails
• holds up
• remains
• keeps up
• persists
• continues
• goes
• hangs in
• carries on
• gets on
• makes out
• draws out
• gets along
• manages
• holds on
• endures
• gets by
• bears up
• fares
• stretches
• lingers
• hangs on
• runs on
• abides
• copes
• perseveres

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• goes out
• runs out
• gives out
• fails
• breaks down
• stops
• dies
• cuts out
• expires
• breaks
• peters (out)
• stalls
• collapses
• runs down
• crashes
• fizzles
• wanes
• conks (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of holds out

Although the studio holds out hope that awards buzz could help the film have some legs as audiences discover it, critics have been divided, with Digger holding a 51 percent approval from reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

The woman pushes her sunglasses on top of her head and holds out a hand. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Havelock neither retreats to the closet nor holds out hope for resolution via vigilante justice. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Wilson holds out hope that federal lawmakers will amend their law to allow hemp sales to continue, though any such change faces an uphill battle. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Upon arrival, a staffer holds out a tray of tropical popsicles as a first touch of hospitality. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Or Gonzalez fully holds out and risks fines. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026

No matter how many shows you guys do, his voice just holds out. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026

The owner who holds out for yesterday’s pricing can discover that extended vacancy carries a cost that is far greater than a small concession would have been. — Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 2 May 2026