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
Our unwillingness to compromise our values, no matter the odds or the outcome, reflects a simple conviction that standing up for the truth and what is right matters.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
CEOs must weigh the risks of standing up to the government versus the risks of a public outcry.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
By standing up to the emperor, Charles V, at Worms in 1521, Luther had provided an unforgettable example of resistance.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
That each and every one of us has a role to play in standing up against authoritarian powers that want to exploit our differences for their own gain.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Again, Carr praised the broadcast companies for standing up to their network counterpart.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Part of the Yeti’s appeal is its toughness, but standing up to extreme circumstances can also get in the way.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Then, with seemingly no provocation, the man can be seen standing up and whipping out a knife in his right hand.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Members had the right to use facilities and other infrastructure that Natcast was standing up (for a fee) and participate in research.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
CEOs must weigh the risks of standing up to the government versus the risks of a public outcry.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
By standing up to the emperor, Charles V, at Worms in 1521, Luther had provided an unforgettable example of resistance.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
That each and every one of us has a role to play in standing up against authoritarian powers that want to exploit our differences for their own gain.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Again, Carr praised the broadcast companies for standing up to their network counterpart.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Part of the Yeti’s appeal is its toughness, but standing up to extreme circumstances can also get in the way.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Then, with seemingly no provocation, the man can be seen standing up and whipping out a knife in his right hand.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Members had the right to use facilities and other infrastructure that Natcast was standing up (for a fee) and participate in research.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
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What To Know Schleswig-Holstein's interior minster, Sabine Sütterlin-Waack, confirmed that drones were seen flying above the coastal state just south of Denmark overnight into Friday, September 26, and that the incident is under investigation for potential sabotage or espionage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown means the Fed will be partially flying blind with investors expecting the central bank's second rate cut of the year later this month and another decrease in December.—
Sean Conlon,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many financial groups continue to report that spending is largely holding up.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
16 Sep. 2025
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This opens up numerous applications, Ibrahim says, proudly holding up a vial of the yellow-brown slush in the lab.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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The department is working with an independent monitor to implement reforms and improve accountability.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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To promote what executives described as modern ways of working, Elanco changed blueprint plans several times over the course of half a decade.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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