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eke out

VERB
make something last
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get by
WEAK
barely exist be economical with be frugal with be sparing with economize on stretch out
Antonyms
WEAK
use up waste

Example Sentences

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While the world number one could not add to the tally, he largely demonstrated the consistency for which is he famed to eke out a solid, if unspectacular 70.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF looked poised to eke out a small gain for the week.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

CoreWeave is able to eke out a small operating profit, but this gets wiped out by interest expense.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Of the $171 billion local ad revenue market, TV broadcasters eke out only a 9.3% share, BIA says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

How could she eke out the patience that had been scarcely enough to see her through a few remaining hours?

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare