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

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

Yes, those of us who are both excited and nervous about the promise of AI welcome the prospect of kings and clerics and populist politicians alike standing up to the tech lords — who, frankly, could use some perspectives other than their own. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Today, with Brazil on the verge of a presidential election, standing up to Washington could prove a winning argument for the incumbent, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. — Filipe Mendonça, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

Service organizations defending immigrant rights are standing up. — William Earl, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026