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
Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Walz on Tuesday acknowledged the risk of fraud in any state program but stood by Minnesota’s generous benefits.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Golf carts are always on standby to transport guests throughout.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Verb
In an undated statement included in the OIG report, Mallett stood by the department's disciplinary process.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Walz on Tuesday acknowledged the risk of fraud in any state program but stood by Minnesota’s generous benefits.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
To make the look seasonally apropos, put thought into color, pattern, and material; designs that incorporate warm-weather standbys like pastels, florals, and chiffon are always good ideas.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Golf carts are always on standby to transport guests throughout.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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Sales tax cannibalization Typically, STAR bond districts only capture and divert sales tax revenue generated by anchor developments and other establishments in their immediate vicinity to pay off the debt associated with construction.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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When restyling surfaces, Saab suggests sticking to a single anchor piece as an antidote to the excess of the holidays.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In energy, Siemens is working with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to support the development of commercial fusion machines using design software and a unified data backbone.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Padrino López Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, long considered the backbone of Maduro’s survival, remains a critical figure as well.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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White shoes had a big year in 2025, surpassing their role as a summer mainstay and becoming a year-round shoe staple for celebrities who wore them on and off the red carpet.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the mix are Fox mainstay Gordon Ramsay, popular YouTube baker Rosanna Pansino, as well as the British duo known as Jolly, Sorted Food, Food Theorists, and Little Remy Food.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The report warned copper’s reliance on a handful of countries makes global supplies and prices vulnerable to disruptions, policy shocks, and trade barriers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The reliance on Erling Haaland has become pronounced, and Semenyo will offer a direct threat from either wing, improving City on the counter-attack.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Playing without William Nylander, Jake McCabe and Chris Tanev, among others, the Leafs ran all over the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers for two periods and then hung on to beat them in the third.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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As prosecutor general, Saab has been a key legal pillar of Nicolás Maduro’s government, overseeing cases against opposition leaders, protesters, journalists and civil society activists.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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