Thesaurus results for STANDING (UP)

standing up

verb

Definition of standing up next

present participle of stand up

as in flying

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis

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Recent Examples of standing up Maekar probably thought Egg would never do anything like that, and now, finally, Egg’s standing up for himself. —

James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026 Colorado isn’t just standing up for itself but for the constitutional provisions that ensure the division of power between the federal government and states known as federalism. —

Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026 But there’s more work to do—strengthening supply chains, defending property rights, and standing up to policies that hurt our way of life. —

Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 This is no longer about ideology, this is about standing up for those who are being wrongly arrested, being unfairly harassed or being made to feel constantly frightened in their own homes. —

Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026 In response to his removal, Torrey Pines lacrosse players, alumni and parents have been standing up for their coach at board meetings since the fall, speaking out before the board’s closed session hearings. —

Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026 Serving in the military has further reinforced the importance of standing up for others. —

Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026 Kelly, clearly, will keep standing up to these feckless attempts at coercion. —

Chris Brennan, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 Today, the courageous citizens of Iran are standing up for their freedom and for the sake of the world. —

Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up

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The violence captured on cellphone videos and shared around the globe – buses burning, gas stations attacked, military helicopters flying overhead – wasn’t just happening in remote rural towns long plagued by drug violence.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Shorts and T-shirts Buyers are already looking ahead to the warmer months, which is why even summer staples like shorts and t-shirts are currently flying off shelves.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026