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as in defending
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges
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as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
an entablature upheld by a series of gracefully slender columns
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
worshippers upheld their joined hands and sang the praises of the Lord
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Recent Examples of upholding
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Independence’s new artificial intelligence data center is moving forward after a Wednesday court decision upholding extensive tax breaks for the project.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
In the poll, 88% of Republican voters supported upholding state bans on transgender women competing in women’s sports whereas 49% of Democrat voters said the same.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Across the country, courts are also upholding civil rights in cases involving voting access, free speech, equal protection and executive authority.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The firms had argued the orders unconstitutionally punished them for diverging with the administration and for upholding their clients' right to legal counsel.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Until then, Polis must remain steadfast in upholding justice.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Judge Snyder agreed with the state, upholding the ID law.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In December, the state Supreme Court denied to hear the city’s petition on the matter, upholding the appellate court decision.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
In addition, the NFL alleged that the report card surveys interfered with the union’s upholding of Article 39, Section 5, which mandates that the league and union jointly conduct an anonymous survey at least once every three years regarding players’ opinions on medical care and staff.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Medical licensure boards such as the Texas Medical Board and the Texas Board of Nursing are responsible for upholding medical professional standards no matter where an individual provides care.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Independence’s new artificial intelligence data center is moving forward after a Wednesday court decision upholding extensive tax breaks for the project.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
In the poll, 88% of Republican voters supported upholding state bans on transgender women competing in women’s sports whereas 49% of Democrat voters said the same.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Across the country, courts are also upholding civil rights in cases involving voting access, free speech, equal protection and executive authority.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The firms had argued the orders unconstitutionally punished them for diverging with the administration and for upholding their clients' right to legal counsel.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Until then, Polis must remain steadfast in upholding justice.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Judge Snyder agreed with the state, upholding the ID law.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
In December, the state Supreme Court denied to hear the city’s petition on the matter, upholding the appellate court decision.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upholding
Noun
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Offer clear feedback to a collaborator in private, so mutual respect strengthens and the path forward becomes simpler for both of you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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In that respect, the Kings took one of their best losses of the season Sunday, falling 116-99 to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in the fourth game of a five-game road trip.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tech companies are used to defending their systems against hackers.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
24 Mar. 2026
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The debate sponsors released a joint statement on Friday defending their decision.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sponsored and provided by LifeBridge Health Maintaining adequate nutrition during cancer treatment is important for sustaining strength, minimizing side effects and supporting the best treatment response possible.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the potential for a particularly dangerous fire season exists, it is not guaranteed, because the weather during the spring and summer months plays a large role in triggering blazes and sustaining them.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Classical music groups in the Twin Cities are rising to the task, with offerings aimed at lifting the spirit, probing the soul, and creating a hopeful vision forward.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The diesel shock could force some truckers to park their rigs — lifting rates for operators left standing.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The case has sparked a broader conversation about the military’s use of artificial intelligence in weapons systems and the level of deference AI companies should give to the government in how their technology is used.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The largely partisan vote, 54-45, on March 23 was a break from precedent, as senators of both parties have in the past shown at least some deference to their colleagues in the legislative chamber to support nominees for Cabinet positions.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In battleground districts, 84% of voters support maintaining Medicare Advantage funding.—
Joe Hardy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Engineers must ensure that the bag volume and heat exchanger capacity scale up accordingly, all while maintaining sterility and easy bedside handling.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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His wife spent 10 years as a paraprofessional at Liggett Trail Early Childhood Center, supporting children with developmental disabilities.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The goggles, the GPS address and the laptop — all of it was strong evidence supporting the bizarre story Denise and Aaron had been telling all along.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unseasonably warm temperatures continue to take a toll on Colorado's snowpack, raising concerns about dangerous avalanche conditions across the high country.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Past grand juries have issued reports raising awareness of shady land deals, questionable legislative appropriations and officials slow-walking public records requests.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Upholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upholding. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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