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
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
However, the organization stands by its ethics and defends the legality of its methods.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The oversized blazer Boxy suit jackets have become fashion-industry standbys.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
But many others are standing by Carlson.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
However, the organization stands by its ethics and defends the legality of its methods.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Local district offices will facilitate temporary shelters, while emergency police, fire and medical crews are on full standby.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The oversized blazer Boxy suit jackets have become fashion-industry standbys.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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Johnson’s turn at The Daily Show’s anchor desk is but the latest achievement in an increasingly successful career, which also includes the stage and social media.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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Gio Benitez, an ABC News anchor who is openly gay, joined a Catholic church in New York City and reaffirmed his faith after a long spiritual journey.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That idea became the backbone of OSEA, with undaria algae (a mineral-rich seaweed rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and firming benefits) appearing in so many of its formulations.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite these measures, investigators acknowledge that Brazil’s penitentiaries remain the backbone of command and communication for its largest criminal organizations — a paradox that the state struggles to contain.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Over the next 300 years, chapbooks and broadside ballads became mainstays in Britain.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Nov. 2025
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For a time it was called Ogden’s Place, a mainstay for lunch and happy hours among local journalists and employees of the nearby McAlpin's department store.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the wake of Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022, EU countries moved to phase out Russian oil, but granted an exemption to Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic – three countries heavily reliant on Russian imports – to give them time to reduce their reliance.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This model would reduce reliance on strained grid interconnections, speed deployment, and enhance the energy system’s resilience.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After successfully defending the WWE Women's World Championship against Raquel Rodriguez, Stephanie Vaquer was nailed with a belt shot from Nikki Bella.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Individually and as a group, the Hornets have been challenged to be fundamentally sound, to move without the ball, to share the ball and to defend.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Collectible design platform was founded in Brussels in 2018 and gained recognition for its finesse in linking pillars of design, art and fashion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Bordered by antique wood pillar columns, the custom wood and glass front doors lead into a rotunda foyer displaying dark polished hardwood floors that run throughout the interiors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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