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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Recent Examples of stand by
Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The depiction of female shopkeepers and mothers, punctuated by women like me standing by concrete building blocks, underscores our importance as memory keepers within a society that has often needed rebuilding.
—Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The Oklahoma Department of Food and Forestry and Oklahoma Forestry Services has crews and equipment on standby to aid in emergency response, if needed.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 24 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Skating’s governing body stood by the French judge whose outlier score dropped American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates into silver medal position — and made champions of a French pair.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The depiction of female shopkeepers and mothers, punctuated by women like me standing by concrete building blocks, underscores our importance as memory keepers within a society that has often needed rebuilding.
—Lara N. Dotson-Renta, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Government prepares to respond The federal government put nearly 30 search-and-rescue teams on standby.
—Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
The Oklahoma Department of Food and Forestry and Oklahoma Forestry Services has crews and equipment on standby to aid in emergency response, if needed.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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This anchor of the shopping/dining/entertainment enclave of Northeast 13th Street became a buzzy eatery (and a brunch fave) when Kimberly Wong, Blaise McMackin and Scott Ojeda opened back in 2018 in a space shared with Warsaw Coffee Co.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The retailer’s exit left Broadway Plaza without one of its key anchor stores.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Four sophomores have been the backbone of the fourth straight 20-win season by San Diego State’s women’s basketball team.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Other Republican senators finally grew some backbone and spoke out.—
Kristen Monroe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In recent years, Natalia Bryant has cemented her status as a fashion darling—and a mainstay at New York Fashion Week.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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In between, schedule-makers are leaning into traditional mainstays—Charlotte on Memorial Day Weekend, Darlington on Labor Day—while thinking creatively with the rest of the schedule.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The investments underscore the reliance of tech titans on India as a key technology and talent base in the global race for AI dominance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The visit comes as Europe looks to bolster its defense industry and reduce US reliance, while New Delhi seeks to diversify away from Russia.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, a flurry of moves during the summer window made LAFC among the obvious favorites to compete for the league championship, primarily because Son’s influence made Cherundolo’s defend-and-transition tactics lethal.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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To defend these rights, our justices must have expertise, independence, and experience.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Add a Sterling Check saute pan or casserole dish to your cookware with the brand’s signature pattern, add matching pillar candles to any room, or set the table with White Flower Market dinner plates and Royal English Garden plates for dessert in stunning floral patterns.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Rogers said another pillar of his housing plan is slashing regulatory barriers that make housing more expensive.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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