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as in endures
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I don't know how you can stand that job
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as in pays
to give what is owed for
I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later
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as in ranks
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
if the city's baseball team wins today, they will stand first in the league
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Recent Examples of stands
Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Chicano Park stands as the epicenter of all things Logan.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The offer now stands at over $35 billion.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Here's everything to know about what happened to Elizabeth Short, 79 years after her murder and where the investigation stands.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Gold stands for power, green for faith and purple for justice.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
With Regan’s signing, Summit FC’s roster stands at 15.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Here’s how Round 1 stands after the conclusion of Saturday’s wild-card games.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Once the announcement has been made, the decision stands for all time.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Jones says there are plenty of tricks in an architect’s toolkit to assist the atmosphere in bigger, newer stands.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Either way, the show’s recent overindexing on FL stands.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
For more on Drescher, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE on stands Friday.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2026
Please make sure to remove any ornaments, lights or other decoration items, including stands.
—Tom Kilgore, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
Warm, sunny days bring the boardwalk and beach to life, along with the surrounding restaurants, bars, and seasonal stands.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Remove all decorations, including tree stands and lights.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
The rider represents our conscious reasoning, while the elephant stands for our intuitive emotional side.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Chicano Park stands as the epicenter of all things Logan.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
The offer now stands at over $35 billion.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Here's everything to know about what happened to Elizabeth Short, 79 years after her murder and where the investigation stands.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Gold stands for power, green for faith and purple for justice.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
With Regan’s signing, Summit FC’s roster stands at 15.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Here’s how Round 1 stands after the conclusion of Saturday’s wild-card games.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Once the announcement has been made, the decision stands for all time.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Exit through the back of Ponce City Market, and find yourself on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail, a pedestrian pathway that snakes by coffee shops, popsicle stands, restaurants, bars, and a linear photography exhibit showcasing Atlanta’s contributions to the Civil Rights movement.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Jones says there are plenty of tricks in an architect’s toolkit to assist the atmosphere in bigger, newer stands.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Either way, the show’s recent overindexing on FL stands.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
For more on Drescher, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE on stands Friday.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2026
Please make sure to remove any ornaments, lights or other decoration items, including stands.
—Tom Kilgore, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
Warm, sunny days bring the boardwalk and beach to life, along with the surrounding restaurants, bars, and seasonal stands.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Remove all decorations, including tree stands and lights.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
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In addition to functional elements like a seamless toe, there is a honeycomb band that runs across your foot’s midpoint to provide compressive arch support.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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There is no perfect system for the playoffs.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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One reason the design concept endures is the sink's functionality within the kitchen's larger scheme.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Solomon’s Knot also endures across many cultures as a potent symbol.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Skandalakis, meanwhile, warns that the hourly rates being requested by defense attorneys far surpass what Georgia typically pays when appointing conflict counsel.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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His most recent Instagram post is from 2024 and pays tribute to his deceased bandmate, Liam Payne.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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Out of five types of exercise, resistance training ranks highest in improving overall brain health.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Detroit, Michigan WalletHub's study includes a more comprehensive analysis that ranks 182 cities based on 31 key metrics that also include factors like average commute time, safety and family friendliness.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prepare to watch her climb podiums for the next two months straight.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Whether opting for the Chef’s tasting menu or à la carte, every plate feels like a little artwork—from the olive, anise, and fennel bread staggered on podiums to the sweet finale (expect imaginative combinations such as a honey milk and hay pudding).—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Per its Sotheby's auction listing, scrolls of diamonds are interrupted by sparkling floral motifs, while a romantic heart emblem sits at the center.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The city, which sits just north of Indianapolis, was ranked the best place to live in the Midwest, according to a report from Livability, which focuses on small-to-medium sized cities.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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While some staples are offered repeatedly, the program accepts proposals for new presentations for each of its three cycles — fall, spring and summer.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … FUNNY BUSINESS – Comedian accepts Ricky Gervais' award with pointed joke about thanking God and trans community.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lockheed Martin revealed that the NGSRI offering is being developed as a 21st Century Security solution that meets all soldier safety and performance needs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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As Mercury meets Jupiter, avoid allowing potential blind you to reality!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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