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
James Scholz, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
With universal search, Dash can summarize exactly where a project stands by scanning content across connected apps to surface insights.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
The federal government put nearly 30 search and rescue teams on standby.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The officer stood by his actions and says he was scapegoated by prosecutors.
—James Scholz, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
With universal search, Dash can summarize exactly where a project stands by scanning content across connected apps to surface insights.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
There are reports that troops from Alaska’s 11th Airborne Division, who have been trained for cold-weather operations, are on standby to descend on Minneapolis.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
The federal government put nearly 30 search and rescue teams on standby.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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While excavating the River Wear, archaeologists uncovered more than 800 whetstones — stone tools that were used to sharpen weapons and other tools — as well as 11 stone anchors believed to be linked to river transport.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Savannah was absent from the Today show that morning, and her co-anchors read a statement from the host and her siblings.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All that is required is for the backbone of the Revolutionary Guards to break—and this is not a fantasy, but a realistic possibility.—
Shahrnush Parsipur,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Today, the Yamuna serves as the backbone of Delhi’s water infrastructure, providing roughly 40% of the capital’s supply.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Quite possibly the most joyful spot on the island, La Guérite has quickly become a St Barth’s mainstay since opening in spring 2023.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Roadside attractions became a Florida mainstay, Kilby said.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The threat of duties and sanctions imposed by the US has also prompted some nations to look to hedge their reliance on the dollar.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Austin Fire Department accrued the second highest amount of overtime in fiscal year 2026 at $22 million, while Emergency Medical Services showed the highest reliance on overtime pay.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One American star who will not be participating is four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker, who recently signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rather than leave, community leaders rallied to defend the site, leading to the creation of Sakura Square and Tamai Tower on the block bounded by Larimer, 20th, Lawrence and 19th Streets.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Like O’Leary, elder care industry leaders nationwide are bracing for the loss of a key pillar of their workforce.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The highlight of these sneakers is definitely the striking Shox pillars on the sole.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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