Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of standing up 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 Again, that is unsurprising given the greater ease in sitting down and standing up from these models. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Not just that, some even ate standing up because there weren’t enough seats. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 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 Third base coach Dino Ebel waved home Ryan Ward, who scored standing up. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 The stakes are high, and the press corps is standing up to meet the moment. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 15 June 2026 Part of the footage showed the president standing up straight, stoically, while a massive laser light show exploded throughout Madison Square Garden. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026

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After flying toward a naval target over the Black Sea, the aircraft launched one of the supersonic missiles from a stand-off distance exceeding 120 kilometers, successfully destroying its target.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
The Piper Tomahawk had been taken on a test flight by a flying instructor in his 20s after a part was replaced on the plane, the airline said.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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This ‘reflecting society’ element is why it’s called ‘Black Mirror’, as it could be said the show is holding up a ‘black mirror’ to society.

— William Worrall, Space.com, 15 July 2026
While consumers and retail companies have been holding up surprisingly well through a world of trouble — from war to inflation to political uncertainty — the fashion industry is still vulnerable to shocks on Wall Street.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

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