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
With fans standing up and cheering behind him and to his sides and out beyond the Green monster and Pesky’s Pole, Tatis fouled off a 99 mph sinker at the top of the zone.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Bruce Springsteen was standing up to the president, while universities and law firms were being cudgeled and cowed.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Goliath to spotlight the heroes of the environmental justice movement – everyday people standing up to enormous odds.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
And Vance has already been endorsed by the late Charlie Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, one of the most powerful grassroots organizations on the right, which has already begun standing up staff and operations in the primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Hyun Min Ahn hit a decisive sacrifice fly in the ninth that scored Hae-Min Park standing up.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
In another video, the pilot is seen standing up as bystanders look on, with thick black smoke billowing in the distant background.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The president inquired about feedback to his State of the Union address, laying into the Democrats for not standing up at key points.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Maekar probably thought Egg would never do anything like that, and now, finally, Egg’s standing up for himself.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Bruce Springsteen was standing up to the president, while universities and law firms were being cudgeled and cowed.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Goliath to spotlight the heroes of the environmental justice movement – everyday people standing up to enormous odds.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
And Vance has already been endorsed by the late Charlie Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, one of the most powerful grassroots organizations on the right, which has already begun standing up staff and operations in the primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Hyun Min Ahn hit a decisive sacrifice fly in the ninth that scored Hae-Min Park standing up.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
In another video, the pilot is seen standing up as bystanders look on, with thick black smoke billowing in the distant background.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The president inquired about feedback to his State of the Union address, laying into the Democrats for not standing up at key points.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
Maekar probably thought Egg would never do anything like that, and now, finally, Egg’s standing up for himself.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
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Explosions rang out in Tehran and low-flying jets could be heard for hours as the capital was pounded.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Come springtime in the Hamptons, the sight of large flocks of Canada geese, flying in V’s overhead or foraging in fields, brings mixed feelings.—
Emma Allen,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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He was also photographed holding up the heart emoji with his hands — a tribute to his two daughters — while being introduced ahead of the Artemis II takeoff.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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This was, according to the charter, arguably the moment when OpenAI might stop competing with other companies and start working with them.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort This property honors the land around it, working with it and integrating its lava rock wherever possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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