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eked 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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The millennial sex therapist eked out a narrow win in the Democratic primary election in March and will advance to a runoff with the second-place finisher, sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia, on Tuesday.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

The S&P 500 eked out a 0.1% gain today and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.2%—small but mighty gains considering both indexes closed at record highs.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Supporters of a ban on TP-Link in March eked out a victory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Yields on the 10-year index-linked gilts have climbed as much as 19 basis points since a special election in the Gorton and Denton constituency, in which the Green Party eked out a victory.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

In a desperate, last-ditch counterattack, the Europeans eked out victory.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann