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hung on

VERB

continue, endure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cling go on grasp hold on hold out persevere persist

WEAK

be tough carry on clutch grip hold fast remain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease give up leave let go quit stop

Example Sentences

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Kanchan Narayan, 44, uses a damp cloth-wrapped bottle hung on a string, cooling the drinking water inside via evaporation.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The Labour leader of the prime minister's local authority, Camden in north London, lost to the Greens. although Labour hung on to control of the council.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Green, guarding Leonard, then tipped away the Clippers’ inbounds pass out of a timeout, and Podziemski drove for a three-point play as the visitors hung on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

However, Kosovo hung on for a famous win to keep their dream alive.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“I want coveralls too,” Laney said from the ground, where she still hung on to Papa’s leg.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser