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
Our reputation in the world restored, with Britain once again standing up for decency, respect and the rule of law.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Third base coach Dino Ebel waved home Ryan Ward, who scored standing up.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The stakes are high, and the press corps is standing up to meet the moment.
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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.
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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.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 2026
No one is questioning this power and no one is standing up.
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Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Whether your dad likes to work sitting down or standing up, this desk will suit his work style, as well as help reduce any neck or back pain while working from home.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Character also involves standing up to people who are bankrupting and corrupting this country.
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CBS News,
31 May 2026
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
No one is questioning this power and no one is standing up.
—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Whether your dad likes to work sitting down or standing up, this desk will suit his work style, as well as help reduce any neck or back pain while working from home.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Character also involves standing up to people who are bankrupting and corrupting this country.
—
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
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Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
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So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
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Moore reposted the photo on X showing the young fan excitedly holding up his new merch.
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The images include one showing Kuznetsov on one knee proposing to Nikolau, and Nikolau holding up her ring while looking south across the New York City skyline.
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The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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In soccer, the line between a yellow and a red card can be subjective, depending on the referee working the game that day and his or her interpretation of the play.
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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