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 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.
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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
Again, Carr praised the broadcast companies for standing up to their network counterpart.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 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
Then, with seemingly no provocation, the man can be seen standing up and whipping out a knife in his right hand.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Members had the right to use facilities and other infrastructure that Natcast was standing up (for a fee) and participate in research.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Again, Carr praised the broadcast companies for standing up to their network counterpart.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 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
Then, with seemingly no provocation, the man can be seen standing up and whipping out a knife in his right hand.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Members had the right to use facilities and other infrastructure that Natcast was standing up (for a fee) and participate in research.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
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In offseason videos, though, he’s been flying through the air and flushing down ferocious dunks, so the athleticism looks to be back.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In one common attack, known as GPS spoofing, hackers transmit false location data that tricks a drone into flying off course.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Many financial groups continue to report that spending is largely holding up.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
16 Sep. 2025
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This opens up numerous applications, Ibrahim says, proudly holding up a vial of the yellow-brown slush in the lab.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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All federal employees who are not paid during the shutdown, whether they were furloughed or remained working, are entitled by law to back pay once the shutdown ends.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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Too many working families are being priced out of their own neighborhoods.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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