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
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.
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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
Communities across the country are standing up in the wake of the tragedy in Minneapolis.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Millie Bobby Brown is standing up for herself against headlines commenting on her appearance.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Congressman Tom Barrett isn't listening, or standing up to Trump, and mid-Michigan is ready for new leadership that will tackle the high cost of living, protect Social Security and Medicare, and fight like hell for our democratic values.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sherrill campaigned on standing up to Trump and casting blame for voters’ concerns over the economy on his tariffs.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Communities across the country are standing up in the wake of the tragedy in Minneapolis.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Millie Bobby Brown is standing up for herself against headlines commenting on her appearance.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Congressman Tom Barrett isn't listening, or standing up to Trump, and mid-Michigan is ready for new leadership that will tackle the high cost of living, protect Social Security and Medicare, and fight like hell for our democratic values.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Sherrill campaigned on standing up to Trump and casting blame for voters’ concerns over the economy on his tariffs.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
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Quayle said that partially because of new restrictions on Newark flying, United will have aircraft available.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, on January 29, the Black Hawk was flying following an FAA memorandum which allowed it to be turned off.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The White House has expressed openness to a compromise with the Democrats, who are holding up a government funding bill over the shooting.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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Videos posted on social media show protesters chanting inside the hotel and holding up signs, while refusing to leave the lobby.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hardemon, working with Miami City Commission Chairwoman Christine King and CRA Executive Director James McQueen, imagined a future that put Overtown at the center of art and innovation.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Not working with the federal agency is not the response the City of Pittsburgh Republican Committee wanted to hear.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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