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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Jon Stewart and Bill Maher have all delivered monologues on their shows in recent days standing by Kimmel and criticizing ABC for suspending him.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
This meant that select watch faces, like Reflections, could update every second even in standby.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Verb
His locker room, though, stood by him in the moments after the defeat.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Jon Stewart and Bill Maher have all delivered monologues on their shows in recent days standing by Kimmel and criticizing ABC for suspending him.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Where The Nun suffered from a complete and utter lack of tension, director Michael Chaves uses some classic horror standbys to build suspense.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
This meant that select watch faces, like Reflections, could update every second even in standby.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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And with her, his spiritual anchor.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Strahan, who is the daughter of Good Morning America co-anchor and former NFL player Michael Strahan, posted an inspirational TikTok video detailing her journey while fighting an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis in 2023 and life after.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taking the backbone out of a whole chicken makes quick work of a roast chicken dinner.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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This insight now forms the backbone of B1G1, a platform that enables businesses of all sizes to create positive social and environmental impact through everyday transactions.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its two-page cocktail menu changes seasonally with the exception of a few mainstays.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of season, these reliable mainstays can be worn year-round and should always be included in your capsule wardrobe.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But since then, Sandu has ended Moldova’s near-total reliance on Russian gas and arranged new imports from Europe.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Under the measures announced by Lightbound, who cited the evolving reliance on postal services, Canada Post would also be able to raise the price of stamps more frequently.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Broncos offense rarely runs the stuff right now that the Broncos defense can’t defend.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Grazer showed courage when defending her cubs.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every venue on this tour is an historic jewel from some two to five hundred years ago, and the Paradiso is adorned with ornate crown molding, white pillars, and arched balconies.—
Jonathan Terrell,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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The concrete pillars are less than 2 feet above ground, and are 3 feet wide, but go down 80 feet into the earth.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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