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stood
ˈstu̇d 
; standing
; standing
stander
noun
4
a
: the place taken by a witness for testifying in court
b
stands plural
(1)
: a section of the tiered seats for spectators of a sport or spectacle
(2)
: the occupants of such seats
c
: a raised platform (as for a speaker or hunter) serving as a point of vantage
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb
She was standing near the window.
He was standing next to me.
All of the seats on the bus were taken so we had to stand.
He can stand using a cane.
He was standing in a puddle of water.
The deer stood still, listening for danger.
We had to stand in line for over an hour.
Two bowling pins were left standing.
A shovel and rake stood in the corner.
She stood the ladder against the house.
Noun
The team insured their victory with an impressive goal-line stand.
The army is preparing to make a stand against the enemy.
students making a stand against the war
We have display stands in many bookstores.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 15 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, opponents—progressives, moderates, and, yes, Latinos, among others—find parts of his record contrary to the kinds of liberal ideals Hochul would presumably stand for.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 13 Jan. 2023
Berlin would reportedly stand to reap an economic windfall totaling billions of dollars in trade if the tough sanctions are lifted.
—Fox News, 11 Jan. 2023
If the Seahawks bring back Geno Smith at quarterback, the veteran would stand to benefit greatly from the addition of another pass catcher to an offense that has tilted heavily toward DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
—Michael Middlehurst-schwartz, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2023
If the Seahawks bring back Geno Smith at quarterback, the veteran would stand to benefit greatly from the addition of another pass catcher to an offense that has tilted heavily toward DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
—Michael Middlehurst-schwartz, Detroit Free Press, 10 Jan. 2023
Who would have thought his tender turn as a gay artist who goes on a road trip to reconnect with his mother would stand tall all these years later?
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2022
The opposition would stand a good chance to win a snap ballot, recent polls suggested.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Dec. 2022
Lillard would stand with a heavy bar on his shoulders, the balls of his feet on a small block or plate.
—Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 9 Dec. 2022
Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 12 Jan. 2023
This is the moment for rational House Republicans to make their stand.
—Charlie Dent, CNN, 7 Jan. 2023
Liz Cheney, Wyoming Republican who lost her re-election bid and will be leaving Congress next month, emerged as the conscience of the GOP with her principaled stand against all that Trump represents.
—William Earl, Variety, 22 Dec. 2022
Down 44-40 midway through the fourth quarter, the Lakers made their final stand.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2022
This means the hot dogs from its own little stand, across the street from its factory, have to be exactly right.
—Dennis Lee, Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2022
Bringing your own shoeshine stand with you, in the form of this leather travel case from Lorenzo Milano stocked with polishing creams, daubers and natural-haired wood brushes.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2022
My stand today is about joining the many Americans who don't believe that any political party fits them perfectly.
—ABC News, 11 Dec. 2022
More than 10,000 Amazon customers swear by this easy tripod light, which ladders up to 62-inches with its stand.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Nov. 2022
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Verb
At 7-0 in Big East play, the Musketeers stand alone in first place.
—Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 15 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, opponents—progressives, moderates, and, yes, Latinos, among others—find parts of his record contrary to the kinds of liberal ideals Hochul would presumably stand for.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 13 Jan. 2023
Berlin would reportedly stand to reap an economic windfall totaling billions of dollars in trade if the tough sanctions are lifted.
—Fox News, 11 Jan. 2023
If the Seahawks bring back Geno Smith at quarterback, the veteran would stand to benefit greatly from the addition of another pass catcher to an offense that has tilted heavily toward DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
—Michael Middlehurst-schwartz, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2023
If the Seahawks bring back Geno Smith at quarterback, the veteran would stand to benefit greatly from the addition of another pass catcher to an offense that has tilted heavily toward DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.
—Michael Middlehurst-schwartz, Detroit Free Press, 10 Jan. 2023
Who would have thought his tender turn as a gay artist who goes on a road trip to reconnect with his mother would stand tall all these years later?
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2022
The opposition would stand a good chance to win a snap ballot, recent polls suggested.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Dec. 2022
Lillard would stand with a heavy bar on his shoulders, the balls of his feet on a small block or plate.
—Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 9 Dec. 2022
Noun
Take your stand now, before baseball season starts again.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 12 Jan. 2023
This is the moment for rational House Republicans to make their stand.
—Charlie Dent, CNN, 7 Jan. 2023
Liz Cheney, Wyoming Republican who lost her re-election bid and will be leaving Congress next month, emerged as the conscience of the GOP with her principaled stand against all that Trump represents.
—William Earl, Variety, 22 Dec. 2022
Down 44-40 midway through the fourth quarter, the Lakers made their final stand.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2022
This means the hot dogs from its own little stand, across the street from its factory, have to be exactly right.
—Dennis Lee, Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2022
Bringing your own shoeshine stand with you, in the form of this leather travel case from Lorenzo Milano stocked with polishing creams, daubers and natural-haired wood brushes.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2022
My stand today is about joining the many Americans who don't believe that any political party fits them perfectly.
—ABC News, 11 Dec. 2022
More than 10,000 Amazon customers swear by this easy tripod light, which ladders up to 62-inches with its stand.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Nov. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Old English standan; akin to Old High German stantan, stān to stand, Latin stare, Greek histanai to cause to stand, set, histasthai to stand, be standing
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a
Noun
1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of stand was
before the 12th century
Phrases Containing stand
Dictionary Entries Near stand
Cite this Entry
“Stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand. Accessed 2 Feb. 2023.
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stand
1 of 2 verb
stood; standing
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