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What is another word for held out?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛld ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

The phrase "held out" is often used to indicate resistance or resilience, and there are a number of synonyms that can convey similar meanings. Some alternatives might include "persisted," "endured," "withstood," "remained steadfast," or "prevailed." Other options include "resisted," "persevered," "clung to," or "supported." Depending on the context in which the phrase "held out" is being used, any of these synonyms might be appropriate, and can help to add nuance to the meaning of the text.
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  • America stopped making vinyl and phased out the single but Germany held out and refused. Warner's never phased out vinyl in Germany. Now America imports it!
    Peter Hook
  • We daily witness the beneficial effect produced to the community by the institution of premiums, held out to encourage the inventions of ingenious mechanics.
    Joseph Lancaster
  • I counted on sixty days only, but I held out for 133. I didn't go into power, but to get power I borrowed some power from the President and made him sign a number of decrees and give me enough power to create a system capable of handling crisis situations.
    Aleksandr Lebed
  • When we first sold the Wallace and Gromit shorts to America, people suggested we get rid of the strange British accents and put clear American voices on them, and we held out.
    Nick Park
  • I made a classic mistake. I held out for something better.
    Parker Stevenson

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