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

The gamble that Dallas plays in this instance is if Pickens holds out from voluntary and mandatory offseason activities until a long-term deal is worked out. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026

Trade deadline season always holds out some hope, as well as rampant rumor-mongering, that something big will happen and the B’s were the subject of much talk. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026

But seemingly by sheer willpower, Meredith holds out her hand, which sends the liquid back in the opposite direction toward Britani. —Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025

Here’s hoping the good weather holds out for at least a few more weeks. —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025