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
Threats of violence will not stop us from showing up, standing up and speaking up for the American people.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
This is about standing up for local families, local workers, and the right for responsible adults to make their own decisions.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Susan Collins is not standing up to him.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Our unwillingness to compromise our values, no matter the odds or the outcome, reflects a simple conviction that standing up for the truth and what is right matters.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
CEOs must weigh the risks of standing up to the government versus the risks of a public outcry.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
By standing up to the emperor, Charles V, at Worms in 1521, Luther had provided an unforgettable example of resistance.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
That each and every one of us has a role to play in standing up against authoritarian powers that want to exploit our differences for their own gain.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Part of the Yeti’s appeal is its toughness, but standing up to extreme circumstances can also get in the way.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
This is about standing up for local families, local workers, and the right for responsible adults to make their own decisions.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Susan Collins is not standing up to him.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Our unwillingness to compromise our values, no matter the odds or the outcome, reflects a simple conviction that standing up for the truth and what is right matters.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
CEOs must weigh the risks of standing up to the government versus the risks of a public outcry.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
By standing up to the emperor, Charles V, at Worms in 1521, Luther had provided an unforgettable example of resistance.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
That each and every one of us has a role to play in standing up against authoritarian powers that want to exploit our differences for their own gain.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Part of the Yeti’s appeal is its toughness, but standing up to extreme circumstances can also get in the way.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
Verb
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And, before long, beer was flying and Blue Jays were pouring onto the field to celebrate the win.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Great gray owls hunt blind, flying low, listening to the faintest rustling of a mouse beneath snow.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Tigers also let up a fair share of explosive run plays despite the front seven holding up well.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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The tweenager could be seen posing with her mom in a selfie outside, holding up a peace sign as the two pursed their lips for the picture.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her mission is to be an example of overcoming adversity, reminding the world that true success comes from working with love, respect, and shining without dimming the light of others.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Perri, 37, was used to working with athletes.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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