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Definitions

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

But Wall Street analysts expect the company to eke out profit growth of 1% in 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

With Indiana’s attention on Davidson, Kara Dunn and Smith helped the Trojans eke out front after the half.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

And I know we make fun of Bunny for being such a dreadful Latinist, but he’d managed to eke out a pretty competent little English translation of the more recent entries.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt