as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision
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Recent Examples of stand by
Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Want to thank our recovery communities & the fans who stood by & were so supportive.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Passarella, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The officers have a shift schedule in place and a vet on standby to make sure their mounts don’t overheat.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Verb
New York City police stood by their investigation, hinting that the five had been part of the attack along with Reyes, but in 2002 the convictions were vacated.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Want to thank our recovery communities & the fans who stood by & were so supportive.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
This chicken casserole is an old standby that’s consistently delicious and easy to double.
—Elizabeth Passarella, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The officers have a shift schedule in place and a vet on standby to make sure their mounts don’t overheat.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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This will also inevitably impact the wider creative industries ecosystem, given the BBC’s crucial anchor role in commissioning content and nurturing talent.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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Instead of pitons that damaged the rock walls climbers were ascending, Chouinard Equipment started selling chocks, metal anchors that could be wedged into existing cracks in the rock.—
Tony Biasotti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Materials with high entanglement could become the backbone of future quantum computers or ultra-secure communication networks.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Data centers, the backbone of the AI economy, are among the most energy-intensive assets in the world.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With Curry available for the postseason, and fellow mainstay Draymond Green also firmly in the twilight of his Hall of Fame career, the current veteran core only has so many more shots at postseason glory before retirement calls.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Monetizing music festival attendance Coachella, in its 25th edition this year, has been an annual mainstay of internet culture.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Janos Kummer / Getty Images During his 16 years in power, Orbán deepened Hungary's reliance on Russian oil, gas and nuclear power.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, China has sought to reduce reliance on the US as relations have soured, cutting imports from 28% a decade ago to 2% in the first eight months of last year and boosting its domestic supply.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Wheels Up Towing defended its fee structure.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Atletico is at home to defend its 2-0 win from the first leg and try to make it to the last four of the European competition for the first time in nearly a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here, a stucco-and-stone entry provides a contrasting warmth through the simple addition of wooden pillars on the porch.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Swisher has taken some strategies with her for these pillars of wellness.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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