HOLDS OUT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of holds out No matter how many shows you guys do, his voice just holds out. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026 Here’s hoping the good weather holds out for at least a few more weeks. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025 Or Gonzalez fully holds out and risks fines. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 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 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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for holds out

Verb

Fans recommend the film to one another when hope feels scarce, passing along its core conviction that society survives through connection rather than conquest.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
My parents’ rescue at Entebbe taught me that freedom survives only because people choose to defend it.

— Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Definition of survives

Verb

Boston prevails, 1-0, with Mark Kotsay driving in the game’s only run.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
The uncomfortable truth here is that whether anyone is keeping that eye depends on which level of government prevails, and the contest has barely begun.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

Definition of prevails

Verb

Beloved for its durable flatwoven texture, the material holds up against moisture well, without getting waterlogged.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026
And in a market getting more crowded with work that looks good on a screen, the stuff that actually holds up in person has become more valuable than ever.

— Ray Corral, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026