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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for holds out

Verb

Yet a similar techno-utopian pitch survives in today’s smart homes and domestic technologies, from assistants like Alexa to artificial intelligence marketed as a way to make life easier.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Giardia was detected less often during the summer months, which researchers said may be because the parasite survives better in cooler and moist conditions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of survives

Verb

Instead, silence frequently prevails on the air, if not on social media.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The site to which Shift is specific is not just the farm in King City but the field of historical preservation, where the conundrum of stasis versus passing time prevails.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of prevails

Verb

Playing surface holds up After concerns about the playing surface this week, the grass field at the Maracana appeared to hold up pretty well.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Vogue’s coverage points to the enduring appeal of ’90s supermodel beauty, built around a balance between bold and natural elements that still holds up in 2026.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026