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
CEOs must weigh the risks of standing up to the government versus the risks of a public outcry.
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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
The dispute reached the media and prompted some FBI agents to create whimsical memes lauding Driscoll for standing up for the workforce.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Surveillance video of the incident went viral online, showing a passenger seated behind her suddenly standing up and attacking her three times in the chest with a knife, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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
The dispute reached the media and prompted some FBI agents to create whimsical memes lauding Driscoll for standing up for the workforce.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Surveillance video of the incident went viral online, showing a passenger seated behind her suddenly standing up and attacking her three times in the chest with a knife, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
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Prior to the official announcement on Tuesday, footage circulating on social media showed a bright object flying over Puerto Rico.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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In a separate incident in Oslo, police arrested two foreign nationals for flying drones over a restricted area.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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In December Democratic senators critical of Medicaid work requirements, including Georgia’s Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, had asked the GAO to report on the administrative costs of implementing Pathways and verifying that recipients are working, studying or volunteering.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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Spontaneity became part of the process, and working with kids or younger participants often led to the most joyful, unexpected images.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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