as in keeping (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 standing by
For Red Sox fans, Worthington’s passing serves as a reminder of a unique baseball figure whose career connected multiple historic franchises, a World Series championship, and a reputation for standing by his principles throughout a Hall of Fame-caliber baseball life.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The judge who presided over the high-profile murder trial of Karmelo Anthony is standing by one of the case's most controversial decisions, saying keeping cameras out of the courtroom was necessary to ensure a fair trial.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
No matter which way the wind blows, Morgan Wallen is standing by his decision.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
The Hurricane Hunter fleet is standing by to be deployed this season if any storms approach the United States.
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Scott Withers,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
The Andic family is standing by him.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Aleksi was with a group of young men, standing by some flower sellers, when Defne and Mete stepped off the ferry.
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Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Now, the family is standing by Busch's family after his death at the age of 41 on Thursday, May 21.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Raffensperger went forward with the event in Macon and spoke in the airport’s parking lot, framing the incident as part of the cost of standing by his values.
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Joe Kovac,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The judge who presided over the high-profile murder trial of Karmelo Anthony is standing by one of the case's most controversial decisions, saying keeping cameras out of the courtroom was necessary to ensure a fair trial.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
No matter which way the wind blows, Morgan Wallen is standing by his decision.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
The Hurricane Hunter fleet is standing by to be deployed this season if any storms approach the United States.
—
Scott Withers,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
The Andic family is standing by him.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Aleksi was with a group of young men, standing by some flower sellers, when Defne and Mete stepped off the ferry.
—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Now, the family is standing by Busch's family after his death at the age of 41 on Thursday, May 21.
—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Raffensperger went forward with the event in Macon and spoke in the airport’s parking lot, framing the incident as part of the cost of standing by his values.
—
Joe Kovac,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing by
defending
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The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level.
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When the odds opened for the upcoming title fight, the defending champ was a -300 favorite over the +250 challenger.
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“Standing by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20by. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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