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
Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2025
Defense attorney Xavier Donaldson tried to raise doubts about Phillip's testimony, pointing to a discrepancy about dialogue in a previous statement to authorities, Philip stood by his account of the physical abuse.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The government paid a lower rate of $18 million per month to keep it on standby, compared to $55 million per month if the facility had been full, people familiar with the contract said.
—David A. Fahrenthold, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Among Russia’s closest neighbors – Finland, the Baltic states, and Poland – there are growing doubts that Washington would stand by their side against an attack by Mr. Putin.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 15 May 2025
Defense attorney Xavier Donaldson tried to raise doubts about Phillip's testimony, pointing to a discrepancy about dialogue in a previous statement to authorities, Philip stood by his account of the physical abuse.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Noun
More than a dozen law enforcement vehicles from several agencies were at the scene, including an ambulance on standby, the outlet reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The government paid a lower rate of $18 million per month to keep it on standby, compared to $55 million per month if the facility had been full, people familiar with the contract said.
—David A. Fahrenthold, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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Corporate venture capital investors can ease this by facilitating scale within their parent company, becoming an anchor client, testing out ways to engage with clients, supporting the company’s PR or joining sales meetings.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Inductees include World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and feminist icon Gloria Steinem.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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For generations, these towns in the Ohio River Valley were the backbone of American industry.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Now, Dean has become the backbone of the restaurant as its general manager, Maria said.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The winery’s namesake Pray Tell Gamay has been a mainstay since 2017.—
Emily Bloch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 May 2025
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La Brigada de Oro has been a mainstay at Geodis Park ever since.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, there are clear signals that China is using this window not to deepen or even stabilize reliance on the U.S., but to continue reducing it.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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However, heavy reliance on external, particularly Chinese, financing could derail the project.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Scheffler, the world No. 1, and defending PGA champion Schauffele had plenty to say about mud balls on tee shots, particularly on the 16th hole that sent both to double bogey.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles will be featured prominently during the 2025 NFL season.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Each prompt targets one of her four pillars of healthy workplace relationships—trust, belonging, recognition, and collective resilience—and it’s designed to be played at an off-site meeting, while onboarding a new employee, during a one-on-one check-in, or at an after-work happy hour.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 May 2025
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These unbreakable pillars create the framework everything else fits around.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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