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 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 These films open up meaningful conversations about peer pressure, standing up for others, and taking accountability for your actions. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 June 2026

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At the heart of every Freak is its distinctive flying carousel architecture.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Surveillance footage captured by a camera on the affected home, shared by Avila's daughter Jennifer Barbour on Facebook, shows the vehicle flying off the road before striking the home.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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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
Moore reposted the photo on X showing the young fan excitedly holding up his new merch.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of holding up

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So Ohashi started working with a personal trainer, lifting weights for three hours a day for four days a week.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Belichick divided offensive coordinator duties between longtime assistant Matt Particia, who’d primarily been a defensive coach, and Joe Judge, who was working with New England’s special teams.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 July 2026

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