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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
Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The historic Bahia Honda bridge, which was completed in 1912 by Standard Oil founder Henry Flagler, still stands today and is a habitat for lobsters, starfish, sea turtles, and more.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
The five-bedroom, 3,570-square-foot home off Hazel Avenue stands as a testament to 1970s architectural elegance and fine craftsmanship.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Phils held a 4-1 lead in the fourth inning when outfielder Harrison Bader blasted a solo home run into the left field stands to extend the team’s lead.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
After Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Harrison Bader blasted a home run to the left-field stands at loanDepot park Friday night, two fans grabbed for the ball, and one came away with the prize.
—Alex Krutchik, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Recently, there have been questions about where the royal family stands on Andrew.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are some stands to visit in the Milwaukee suburbs.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are several rack styles to suit the needs of all wine lovers, from large racks to table-sized stands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
With stands at the US Open, Madison Square Garden, Saratoga and Belmont Stakes race courses, the deli brand has reached new heights and continues to gain new fans; that is due in large part to Harper’s focus on growing the brand’s e-commerce presence.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Although errors and infield mistakes struck the A’s at key moments, the club had its share of defensive stands.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Owner Dick Monfort and his son Walker, the team’s new executive vice president, count on all of those things to put fannies in the seats and lines at the concession stands.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
One last call for summer's bounty before fall produce hits the markets and stands.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
And as the roster stands, the Chargers are more in the latter bucket then the former.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
If the governor chooses not to act, the parole board’s decision stands.
—Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
Getty Images Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 265 pounds.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
The historic Bahia Honda bridge, which was completed in 1912 by Standard Oil founder Henry Flagler, still stands today and is a habitat for lobsters, starfish, sea turtles, and more.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
The five-bedroom, 3,570-square-foot home off Hazel Avenue stands as a testament to 1970s architectural elegance and fine craftsmanship.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The Phils held a 4-1 lead in the fourth inning when outfielder Harrison Bader blasted a solo home run into the left field stands to extend the team’s lead.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
After Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Harrison Bader blasted a home run to the left-field stands at loanDepot park Friday night, two fans grabbed for the ball, and one came away with the prize.
—Alex Krutchik, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Recently, there have been questions about where the royal family stands on Andrew.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are some stands to visit in the Milwaukee suburbs.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The cover stars, whose issue is on stands now, divulged their creative passions (stand-up comedy for the cookbook author and acting for the high school sophomore) and how the mother-daughter-duo are helping each other succeed.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are several rack styles to suit the needs of all wine lovers, from large racks to table-sized stands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
With stands at the US Open, Madison Square Garden, Saratoga and Belmont Stakes race courses, the deli brand has reached new heights and continues to gain new fans; that is due in large part to Harper’s focus on growing the brand’s e-commerce presence.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Although errors and infield mistakes struck the A’s at key moments, the club had its share of defensive stands.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Owner Dick Monfort and his son Walker, the team’s new executive vice president, count on all of those things to put fannies in the seats and lines at the concession stands.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
One last call for summer's bounty before fall produce hits the markets and stands.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
And as the roster stands, the Chargers are more in the latter bucket then the former.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
If the governor chooses not to act, the parole board’s decision stands.
—Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
Verb
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Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The city's long-standing commitment to sustainable mobility endures even after last year's Olympics, where every event was easily accessible on foot, by bike, or by public transport.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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What endures is curiosity and, at least in this film, a lasting sense of wonder.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its name, Albatross, pays tribute to the massive seabird known for its ability to travel thousands of miles across the open ocean without much wing-flapping.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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This benefits Apple as Google pays the company billions per year to be the default search engine on iPhones.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the club ranks 11th in outs above average (eight).—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization lobbying for greater gun control across the country, ranks Minnesota 14th in the nation on gun law strength.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The detector, weighing 1,000 tons and as tall as a two-story house, sits where RHIC’s two beams meet.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Their vehicle sits at a gas station a quarter-mile from their home, and not all of them were killed.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The machine only accepts credit cards for payment.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bathsheba successfully forces one woman to kill her child but meets her match in the one-two punch of Lili Taylor and Farmiga.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Projections show a 'dire' future for the river Worst-case hydrology could also reduce the river's flows to a point where the water received by Lower Basin states and Mexico no longer meets the amount required by a century-old compact governing water use on the river.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Entering as the 11th team on the grid, the American squad has opted for experience over youth, with 527 grand prix starts, 16 grand prix wins and 106 podiums between the two 35-year-olds.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The next-closest competitor, four-time Formula 1 World Championship winner Max Verstappen, is in a distant third with just two wins and five podiums (187 points).—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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