1
as in to defend
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
worshippers upheld their joined hands and sang the praises of the Lord
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of uphold
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
—
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
By leading with transparency, empathy and action, organizations can uphold their values and set the stage for future resilience and growth.
—Tony Butler-Sims, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
One of the best ways to uphold network connectivity is to have multiple backup services in place that activate in the event of an outage.
—Sander Barens, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The justices ruled 7-2 to uphold a Biden administration rule that regulates unserialized firearms called ghost guns.
—Melissa Quinn
june 9, CBS News, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for uphold
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
By leading with transparency, empathy and action, organizations can uphold their values and set the stage for future resilience and growth.
—Tony Butler-Sims, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
One of the best ways to uphold network connectivity is to have multiple backup services in place that activate in the event of an outage.
—Sander Barens, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The justices ruled 7-2 to uphold a Biden administration rule that regulates unserialized firearms called ghost guns.
—Melissa Quinn
june 9, CBS News, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for uphold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uphold
Verb
-
The administration continues to defend its use of tariffs by arguing that emergency powers give the president the authority to regulate imports during national emergencies, and officials have argued that the country's trade deficit qualifies as a national emergency.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
-
James Hurley gives a moving performance at the Road House outside of Twin Peaks, and learns of an unusual vision experienced by his cockney co-worker at Great Northern security, Freddie, who will defend James from the attack of a jealous husband with a most unusual strength-enhancing glove.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
Verb
-
But the big question remains: can an affiliate model sustain a platform of this depth?—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
-
Yet his silence during the war — and the damage sustained across Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure — has raised new doubts about the regime’s preparedness and resilience.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
Verb
-
Hundreds of people showed up to the opening, which was the day after Portland lifted its indoor mask mandate, and in the middle of the N.C.A.A. tournament.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
-
Filler can’t lift sagging skin or reposition deeper tissue; a facelift is a literal lifting, cutting, and repositioning.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
Verb
-
While relationships — particularly those with elements of the fanbase — were fractured by the time of Messi’s departure in the summer of 2025, sources close to the French club — who will remain anonymous to protect relationships — maintain there are no regrets over his signing.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
-
Bears could starve, groups maintained, and their populations could plummet again.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
Verb
-
On Sunday, two supertankers—each carrying up to 2 million barrels—turned back in the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites raised fears of commercial shipping being targeted, Bloomberg reported.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
-
Just days before Nasrallah’s demise, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, Mossad, activated a hack attack that caused explosions of handheld pagers carried by thousands of members of Hezbollah.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
-
Insurers have already raised rates for ships crossing the strait by as much as 60%.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
-
Eight steel lifting straps were used to put the hull upright and to form part of a steel wire lifting system that began raising the vessel out of the water Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
Verb
-
This pattern suggests potential sensitivity to macroeconomic shocks. LLY Valuation Sensitivity: The company’s elevated multiple, while justified by growth prospects, creates vulnerability to any disappointment in execution or market sentiment shifts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
-
In the show’s April 15 premiere, Jax strives to justify his actions in a confessional interview.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
18 June 2025
Verb
-
Because social engineering and human error are such significant threat vectors, equipping your teams with robust processes and skills to effectively manage database risks can also support a strong security posture.—
Jakub Lamik,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
-
The new platform was designed to be more intuitive and fashion-forward to better support textile industry users in compliance, product development, sourcing and education.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uphold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphold. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share