tough it out

phrase

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tough it out
stand for
Phrase
  • This retirement savings strategy is a subset of the FIRE movement, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Fans are now allowed to move freely, but not standing for the song can draw scrutiny, such as when Bad Bunny remained seated in the stands as the song played at Game 3 of the 2025 American League Division Series.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
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“Tough it out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tough%20it%20out. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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