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
Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
At a nearby concession stand, Ramiro Castillo, a 34-year-old resident of Atlanta, stood by himself before ordering a beer.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
Here’s how to make this morning standby with fresh herbs and nutty goat cheese, from start to finish.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Verb
Thankfully, his wife, Trish, Matheson’s high-school sweetheart, stood by him, and his few remaining restaurant friends staged an intervention not long after.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
At a nearby concession stand, Ramiro Castillo, a 34-year-old resident of Atlanta, stood by himself before ordering a beer.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Noun
Fans of Mexican restaurant standbys will find tacos ($3 each), burritos ($12), tortas ($13) and quesadillas ($12), made with proteins such as carne asada, adobada, pollo and chorizo.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
Here’s how to make this morning standby with fresh herbs and nutty goat cheese, from start to finish.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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Soon after declaring control of Tehran’s skies, Israel warned residents and workers in the capital to evacuate, and later appeared to strike the headquarters of Iran’s state television broadcaster while anchors were live on air.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 June 2025
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More than 47,000 ballots were cast, cultivating a list of your favorite museums, pizza joints, boutiques, TV anchors, radio hosts and more.—
Kiersten Hacker,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Consider pairing with a dish that includes fat to match its tannic backbone.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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For generations, Vietnamese Americans have been the backbone of the nail salon industry, a sector that now contributes over $10 billion to California’s economy.—
Tri Ta,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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While the famed annual show has now become a mainstay in the NFL, at the time it had never been done before other than during the Super Bowl.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Lacroix and Kirkland flavored sparkling water are mainstays in our home.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Moreover, too much reliance on social media during breaking news events can open the door for misinformation to be accepted as factual, especially if officials inadvertently base their reports on false information.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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There’s broad reliance on Medicaid for health coverage About 71 million adults are enrolled in Medicaid now.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Courage Courage is one of the four pillars of my leadership framework.—
Mick Hunt,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The real legacy Legacy is a pillar of KC2026’s very purpose.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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