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
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Noem still stands by her calls to axe the agency, but also says it should be recreated.
—Cate Martel - 07, The Hill, 11 July 2025
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Five alternate jurors are also on standby in case they're needed to fill in on the main jury.
—CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Verb
Throughout all of this, Hailey has consistently stood by her man.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Noem still stands by her calls to axe the agency, but also says it should be recreated.
—Cate Martel - 07, The Hill, 11 July 2025
Noun
And maybe keep a good, reliable mechanic on standby.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Five alternate jurors are also on standby in case they're needed to fill in on the main jury.
—CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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These include fold-down aft bulwarks that enlarge the beach club area when at anchor (a feature first seen on the GTX 80) and a vertically sliding glass partition that separates the aft deck seating area from the interior bar and galley.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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Mesa Economic Development Director Jaye O’Donnell said Macerich, the owner of the mall but not all of the anchor stores, has expressed interest in adding new shopping and restaurants in and around the mall site.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Over time, those pages formed the backbone of four books.—
Farshad Asl,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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From Andratx to Pollença, the Serra de Tramuntana forms the northern backbone of Mallorca.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Today, with the S&P 500 Index funds a mainstay, such a shift could last a long time.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This helped transform the instrument, typically associated with Sunday church services, into a mainstay of contemporary pop instrumentation.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This question is very important given China’s reliance on coal.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
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Bottom of the list was Alaska, which scored poorly across all categories, and whose economy has been weighed down by its reliance on oil, CNBC said.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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And the company defended its driver-assistance systems.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday defended the administration’s response to the disastrous July 4 floods in Texas, as its management of the Federal Emergency Management Agency receives scrutiny.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Hendrix’s towering and well-maintained monument includes a stone dome with pillars, a giant steel guitar and a portrait of him etched in granite.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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According to the brand, fewer than 10% of women are backed by sponsors, and the You Sponsored initiative was created to award 10 women custom deals to amplify their dreams across three pillars: opportunity (the recipients will receive $20,000 in funding), connections and visibility.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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