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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as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
our old standby in times of trouble
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Recent Examples of stand by
Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
When Hua’s enemies came for him, Ye and those with similar military credentials would have to decide whether to stand by him or abandon him.
—Tyler Jost, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2025
Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 July 2025
Subramanian told the five alternate jurors to remain on standby in case they're needed to fill in on the main jury who are weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life.
—CBS News, 30 June 2025
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Verb
The Assembly won’t stand by while our state is targeted.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
When Hua’s enemies came for him, Ye and those with similar military credentials would have to decide whether to stand by him or abandon him.
—Tyler Jost, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Claressa Shields has two venues on standby and $15 million for Laila Ali to step into the ring with her.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 21 July 2025
Subramanian told the five alternate jurors to remain on standby in case they're needed to fill in on the main jury who are weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life.
—CBS News, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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These elements can serve as the emotional anchor of any story. 5.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Rockets also have a veteran line that will be the anchor for the offense.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Small businesses are the backbone of every economy, but passion alone can’t protect a business from failure—sustainability requires systems.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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So, Booker might be right that Democrats lack backbone.—
David M. Drucker,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For all the hype about tech, the executive team is largely old-school Hollywood too, as new C-suite occupants such as NBC Universal veteran Jeff Shell, Sony marketing executive Josh Greenstein and even Netflix mainstay Cindy Holland cut their teeth on content, not computation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Still a Fixture on the Rock & Metal List In addition to its new peaks, Around the Fur is still a mainstay on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a heavy reliance on federal contracts, Palantir remains exposed to political risk as well.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Musk has recently tried to remake Tesla, focusing the company on AI and robotics, shifting away from its reliance on car sales.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Atkins defended developers of self-custody wallets and DeFi applications, stating that they shouldn't be held liable for how users utilize their software, comparing it to holding car manufacturers responsible for traffic accidents.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The case could determine the future of Brazil’s domestic politics and foreign relations: Critics of Bolsonaro — who is accused of having plotted to kill his successor — say his conviction is necessary to defend democracy in Latin America’s biggest nation.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beneath the technical language are two cultural pillars every high-performing organization needs: personalization and empowerment.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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From its inception, when legendary photographer, filmmaker and author Gordon Parks served as the brand’s first Editorial Director, art has remained a pillar of the magazine’s identity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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