Synonyms of standing up

standing up

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flying
• holding up
• working
• holding water
• passing muster
• passing
• going over
• going down
• going through
• getting through
• washing
• playing
• taking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of standing up

So the biggest are standing up internal AI teams and building their own platforms rather than renting them. — Jessica Beck, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

So standing up to Skattebo means nothing if Harbaugh isn’t doing the same thing with veterans like Brian Burns and Andrew Thomas, and most of all his quarterback, Jaxson Dart. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

During nine years as Manchester mayor, Burnham was praised standing up to central government on behalf of a proud, battle-scarred northern city that gave birth to the Industrial Revolution, movements for social change and a dynamic music scene. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

The institutional Democratic Party sees itself as standing up for the little guy. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Although in American sports, this level of candour from superstar players standing up for themselves is less unusual. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Not just that, some even ate standing up because there weren’t enough seats. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026

Keep bathroom conditions in mind Art displayed in the bathroom should be capable of standing up to moisture and humidity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Our reputation in the world restored, with Britain once again standing up for decency, respect and the rule of law. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026