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
Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Ahead of Oracle's fiscal third-quarter earnings release on Tuesday, the bank stood by its buy rating on the tech old guard.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
In a press release, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld explained that while shipments of home standby and power generators slowed, the company’s presence in the data center market grew.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
This image from police bodycam video shows Ruben Ray Martinez's car with an agent standing by the driver's side window a moment after the shots were fired.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Ahead of Oracle's fiscal third-quarter earnings release on Tuesday, the bank stood by its buy rating on the tech old guard.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
One of the world’s sturdiest planes, a C-130, was on standby at Rawalpindi air base to ferry the body to the man’s village.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
In a press release, CEO Aaron Jagdfeld explained that while shipments of home standby and power generators slowed, the company’s presence in the data center market grew.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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His legs felt like anchors dragging across the court.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Asian Film Awards, an anchor event of Hong Kong’s Entertainment Expo, which usually takes place on the eve of Filmart, has canceled the main awards ceremony, citing the need to be low-key following last year’s Tai Po fire tragedy.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Big banks, seen as the backbone of any economy, also took a hit with JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Bank of America down over 2% each.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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These protections, found in the First Amendment, form the backbone of American democracy.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The station proved pivotal in creating an enthusiastic audience here for such acts as Chuck Mangione, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G, Earl Klugh, Acoustic Alchemy and other aural confectioners who subsequently became mainstays at Humphreys.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sure, there are plenty of rumors and speculations about her scents du jour, but these are the top three that are confirmed mainstays in her rotation.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For prospective investors, one of the most glaring concerns from Cerebras' original prospectus was its reliance on a single customer based in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meta on Wednesday announced plans for the new chips – MTIA 300, MTIA 400, MTIA 450 and MTIA 500 – as a part of an effort to diversify its hardware sources, reduce reliance on outside chipmakers and bring down costs amid a fast-moving and expensive AI race.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones IV stepped up to the microphone and with unvarnished vigor defended his quarterback.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Coyotes vocalize to defend their territories and for inter-pack communication.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hang it on the front door for a welcoming touch, lay it flat as a centerpiece with pillar or clustered candles in the center, or incorporate it into a gallery wall among framed photos and prints.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The first are germanium pillars, which have a high refractive index.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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