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
Colorado isn’t just standing up for itself but for the constitutional provisions that ensure the division of power between the federal government and states known as federalism.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
But there’s more work to do—strengthening supply chains, defending property rights, and standing up to policies that hurt our way of life.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
This is no longer about ideology, this is about standing up for those who are being wrongly arrested, being unfairly harassed or being made to feel constantly frightened in their own homes.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
But there’s more work to do—strengthening supply chains, defending property rights, and standing up to policies that hurt our way of life.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
This is no longer about ideology, this is about standing up for those who are being wrongly arrested, being unfairly harassed or being made to feel constantly frightened in their own homes.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
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House Bill 561, sponsored by Hill and focused on blocking Boise from flying a Pride flag, was sent to the House’s amending order after a debate on the House floor.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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A number of the parents who witnessed that 2024 apology are flying in from around the country in hopes of securing a courtroom seat to watch Zuckerberg’s witness testimony.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Water level changes on Catawba basin The broader Catawba River system, Jones said, is still holding up for now.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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After the win, Mafe celebrated with a cigar and holding up the Nigerian flag in honor of his heritage.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2026
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The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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This research addresses one of the most complex problems in current robotics, the coordination of two arms working together.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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