hung in

verb

past tense of hang in
as in carried on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hung in
  1. carried on
  2. got on
  3. got along
  4. made out
  5. got by
  6. managed
  7. endured
  8. persevered
Verb
  • Columbus is coming off an emotional 2-1 win over state rival FC Cincinnati that ended in an altercation, which started in the last minute of the game and carried on past the final whistle.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The show must go on, however, and once the Bühnenstürmer (stage stormers) had been dealt with, hardy Ole carried on with his character’s near 20-minute monologue calmly, horrifically championing ultra-right political and cultural views.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 31 July 2026
Definition of carried on
Verb
  • But Polk never got on track as a rookie, catching just 12 of 33 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games (seven starts).
    — David DeChant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But just a couple stops into the ride, the group says a man got on the train carrying a box.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of got on
Verb
  • McGonigle, DeBarberie said, was the type of kid who got along with all sorts of crowds.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • But the Gen-X icons reportedly got along swimmingly and have long referred to each other as husband and wife because of their wedding scene.
    — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Definition of got along
Verb
  • Here’s a look back at the 2026 All-Star Weekend, and who made out best during the league’s midseason break.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Noem’s purchases were largely made out of public view and angered communities that were caught by surprise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of made out
Verb
  • His single mom, Laura, got by with assistance from the local church and benevolent relatives, including one who bought Warner football cleats.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Cape Verde gave the defending champions a major scare on Friday, forcing extra time before Argentina got by via a late own goal in an epic Round of 32 confrontation.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of got by
Verb
  • Defense attorney Marilyn Bednarski said Burke’s mother, Colleen Burke, managed most of the company’s financial decisions.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • The Japanese international moved to Birmingham last summer for around €9 million, but managed just one goal in 28 appearances in the English Championship.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of managed
Verb
  • Pauner said the region endured more than two months without significant rainfall, leaving vegetation exceptionally dry.
    — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • The news comes as a shock given the ridicule Ferrari endured following the car’s release in May.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of endured
Verb
  • Most famously, lightning struck the launch of the Apollo 12 mission to the Moon in 1969, but the crew and the spacecraft persevered to complete their mission.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
  • Initially facing skepticism from banks, Wirex persevered to launch one of the first crypto cards.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of persevered
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“Hung in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hung%20in. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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