1
as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
a real stand-up guy, he's willing to raise the child—by himself if necessary
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2
as in vertical
rising straight up
a puppy with stand-up ears
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis
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as in improv
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Recent Examples of stand-up
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
City law restricts stand-up e-scooters to a speed of 15 mph, the same speed limit applied to both traditional bikes and e-bikes.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ball.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Iglesias has been performing stand-up comedy since 1997, according to the bio on his website, performing on countless stages, including Madison Square Garden and The Sydney Opera House in Australia.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In 2023 at '90s Con, Coulier reflected on meeting Saget during a stand-up set years before starring together on the hit sitcom.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
City law restricts stand-up e-scooters to a speed of 15 mph, the same speed limit applied to both traditional bikes and e-bikes.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Verb
The Pan American Health Organization, a regional office of the World Health Organization, is standing up its own operational center to coordinate around the World Cup.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ball.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Noun
Damon has continued to make audiences laugh, whether through stand-up comedy or on shows like My Wife and Kids.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Iglesias has been performing stand-up comedy since 1997, according to the bio on his website, performing on countless stages, including Madison Square Garden and The Sydney Opera House in Australia.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
Adjective
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Congratulations to the honorable so-and-so.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties each had one beach with honorable status — Bluff Cove in Palos Verdes was the LA-area beach with consistently good-quality water.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The kitchen garden and greenhouse at Coolmore Stud supply much of the fruit and veg, while herbs, lettuce and micro greens are grown in a pesticide-free vertical farm nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Thai rescue technician Manat Artmongkron said the response had been heard 70 meters (230 feet) down the vertical shaft.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Starship and Blue Moon both have a ways to go before NASA will certify the vehicles to fly astronauts, so any time lost on that front by Blue Origin could further narrow NASA's options and increase the risk of setbacks to the agency's lunar landing timeline.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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To better understand the challenges Blue Origin now faces, Ars spoke with several SpaceX veterans who experienced the AMOS-6 failure and worked the long days afterward to get the Falcon 9 rocket flying and rebuild the shattered facility at Space Launch Complex-40.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Participate in Community Park Activities Community parks offer an endless array of free and low-cost summer camps and activities—including swimming, sports leagues, improv, arts and crafts, music, archery, tennis lessons, and nature programs.—
Robin Westen,
Parents,
21 May 2026
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This digital-first interview series sees comedian and creator Morgan Jay using his music and humor to guide celebrity guests through light-hearted therapy sessions — blending improv, vulnerability and live songwriting into one seamless format.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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And to be honest, my biggest fear is AI.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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According to an Axios-Ipsos poll released in 2025, more than 70% of Americans believe that most politicians aren’t honest about their health.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The audience gave him a standing ovation.—
Time,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Progress updates became a standing agenda item in our weekly team meetings.—
Nancy Padberg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The walk-off home run came after the bullpen of the Twins (27-31) had worked four scoreless innings, taking over after a four-inning start from Taj Bradley.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Ciber ’s team work quickly under netting to mount a huge Browning heavy machine gun onto tank tracks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The actress walks the show’s fine line between drama and satire perfectly, never seeming to take the occasion too seriously but also refusing to smirk at the camera.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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That conversation was largely deferred in favor of satire, intended or not.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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