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

The photos show Leo standing up at the altar in green vestments celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel that has been set up for him. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026

Strickland praised the Canadian trucker convoy as an inspiration to Americans for standing up for their rights and exercising their freedom to protest. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

The photos show Leo standing up at the altar in green vestments celebrating Mass in a makeshift chapel that has been set up for him in Gemelli hospital. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Those values might include being honest, assertive, or standing up for themselves. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

But this poll suggests Washingtonians are standing up to the bullies. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Some regulatory proposals include installing independent auditors inside frontier labs, introducing new liability laws and standing up regulatory reviews for AI models. — Garrett Downs,justin Papp, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Michael does have a nice moment with Joe in this man wine cave about Joe standing up for him at the round table, and they hug. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Murray reacted coolly as the ice water cascaded over him, standing up and clapping his hands while walking it off. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026