Definitions

hang tough

VERB

endure

Synonyms

WEAK

be patient with bear bear the brunt brave cope with face go through grin and bear it gut it out hang in hang in there keep up live out live through meet with never say die put up with ride out sit through stand stick in there stick it out stomach suffer swallow take take it tough it out weather withstand

ADJECTIVE

firm, unyielding

Synonyms

STRONG

adamant adamantine hardheaded inflexible intractable intransigent relentless stern stubborn uncompromising unyielding

Example Sentences

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While Raducanu's movement has improved on the clay, it was not enough to hang tough consistently with Gauff in the rallies.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Market commentators typically advise investors to hang tough during periods of volatility like this one.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

Morgan State: With leading scorer Wynston Tabbs injured, the Bears were still able to hang tough in a rare opportunity against a ranked team at home.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

In a world of resurgent authoritarianism and racism and antisemitism, let's all hang tough for American democracy.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2022

“Maybe ... maybe you’re stronger than the others—that’s why you haven’t died. Just hang tough, man. Wait it out.You’ll ...” Empty words.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

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