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as in dignity
high position within society
a man of standing in his community
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as in position
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
my standing in the class at the time of graduation
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as in static
fixed in a place or position
bought the house and all standing appliances and fixtures
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as in vertical
rising straight up
all standing timbers are in sound condition
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as in sitting
to occupy a place or location
the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I don't know how you can stand that job
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later
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as in being
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
if the city's baseball team wins today, they will stand first in the league
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Recent Examples of standing
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The filmmaker and his cast were awarded a four-and-a-half-minute standing ovation inside the Palais’ Grand Lumiére Theatre.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
And then there are the standing homes, which often sit empty because residents fear contamination after smoke poured inside.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Barbaro showed it simply by standing.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Noun
That marks two big standing ovations for theatrical distributor Mubi following last night’s Un Certain Regard premiere Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, which landed an unexpected nine-minute ovation.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The filmmaker and his cast were awarded a four-and-a-half-minute standing ovation inside the Palais’ Grand Lumiére Theatre.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Adjective
Wild standing ovation for the actor who has had a number of films here over the years.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
And then there are the standing homes, which often sit empty because residents fear contamination after smoke poured inside.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Verb
Contaminated soil and standing water are among the biggest hidden hazards.
—Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Barbaro showed it simply by standing.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing
Noun
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The Ahmadiyya Muslim community believes that protecting human life and dignity is a sacred responsibility.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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As the institutions that hold democracy together are quietly hollowed out and the very definition of democracy is rewritten as being simply majority rule, universal values – human dignity and the rule of law – are replaced with a fierce nationalism, a proud victimhood, and a rewriting of history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Noun
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The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Spending just 20 minutes walking in a green landscape has been shown to significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol; outdoor time is also linked with improved sleep duration and quality.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The position is modeled after a similar concierge role in the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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These minimalist pants are also made from a stretchy, anti-static material that offers UPF 50+ sun protection.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Because courtroom’s, by their nature, can be very static.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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On the walls hung vertical scrolls of Chinese calligraphy.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Floor maltings still running the traditional way, coopers making barrels on site, a 30-year vertical tasting conducted without theatrics.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Eager to elevate your outdoor space ahead of porch-sitting season?—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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The central bank’s monetary policy arm, the Federal Open Market Committee, sets rates based on current economic conditions and outlook, not the demands of a sitting president.—
Lucy Bayly,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Verb
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This is the opposite of rebuilding authentic relationships, tolerating discomfort, and learning to rely on other people whom patients in recovery actually need.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Malaysia’s maritime agency says the transfers happen beyond its territorial waters and radar coverage, complicating enforcement efforts, while critics argue the nation is facilitating rather than merely tolerating the trade.—
Eileen Ng,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Importing higher-paying—and oftentimes higher-achieving—students benefits a school during boom times, when universities have seemingly infinite choice among applicants.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Adani, one of the world’s richest people, was accused in 2024 of paying massive bribes to ensure the project’s success.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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“Standing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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