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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
Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
From 1844 till her death in 1922, Sarah would continue making additions to the property, which now stands at 24,000 square feet, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stairways and fireplaces and more.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo trails well behind at 28 percent, while Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa stands at 15 percent.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That balance between art and audience, Cienfuegos argues, defines what Seminci stands for.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The free event features local vendors, live music, and pop-up shops and stands from Magnolia partner brands.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The blended growth rate for third-quarter profits now stands at 9%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite the challenges, the $766 million project (according to The Taipei Times) stands today as a testament to Taiwan’s perseverance and technical expertise.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Gundogan stands alone as the player who was instrumental in helping crystallise both men’s visions.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Since then, the college aura — the open practices, the packed stands, and the small-town camp atmosphere — has become an iconic, recurring part of the Bills' season build-up.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The forests are open for camping and hiking and feature stands of trees where people can cut Christmas trees.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
All around Turkey, Farm Bank produce stands were popping up.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Twenty-ounce domestic drafts are $10 at most food stands.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The Gophers were an 8-point underdog in their attempt to win consecutive games in Iowa City for the first time since 1979 and 1981, but the 12-10 win in 2023 stands alone.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
While the temporary set no longer stands, fans can still visit the farm to enjoy a leisurely hike or take in the lush green landscape.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The 30th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival includes live music, food stands, an exhibit of ofrendas, Aztec dances, low riders and local artisans.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Other vendors include stands selling caramel apples, hot dogs, burgers, burritos and tacos.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
From 1844 till her death in 1922, Sarah would continue making additions to the property, which now stands at 24,000 square feet, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stairways and fireplaces and more.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo trails well behind at 28 percent, while Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa stands at 15 percent.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That balance between art and audience, Cienfuegos argues, defines what Seminci stands for.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The free event features local vendors, live music, and pop-up shops and stands from Magnolia partner brands.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The blended growth rate for third-quarter profits now stands at 9%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Despite the challenges, the $766 million project (according to The Taipei Times) stands today as a testament to Taiwan’s perseverance and technical expertise.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Gundogan stands alone as the player who was instrumental in helping crystallise both men’s visions.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Wawa also features other made-to-order breakfast and lunch items, drinks and snacks, as well as touchscreen self-checkout stands, a coffee bar and high-grade fuel options.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Since then, the college aura — the open practices, the packed stands, and the small-town camp atmosphere — has become an iconic, recurring part of the Bills' season build-up.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The forests are open for camping and hiking and feature stands of trees where people can cut Christmas trees.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
All around Turkey, Farm Bank produce stands were popping up.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Twenty-ounce domestic drafts are $10 at most food stands.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The Gophers were an 8-point underdog in their attempt to win consecutive games in Iowa City for the first time since 1979 and 1981, but the 12-10 win in 2023 stands alone.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
While the temporary set no longer stands, fans can still visit the farm to enjoy a leisurely hike or take in the lush green landscape.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The 30th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival includes live music, food stands, an exhibit of ofrendas, Aztec dances, low riders and local artisans.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
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Lawson may not suit up against the Bears, but there is a chance that Jackson will.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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But there is a sense that these great rivals are more evenly matched this time around, with Xabi Alonso’s arrival helping to tighten up a Madrid side who still look just as devastating up top.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Remembering is the first step toward coherence — and coherence is the foundation of everything that endures.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Pairing these vehicles with a clear philanthropic strategy ensures your giving addresses root causes and endures for generations.—
William Jarvis,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prince Andrew ⬆ Stripped of titles, evicted from his mansion, becomes Andrew Mountbatten Windsor—yet King Charles pays his rent at Sandringham for life.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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When a customer pays cash and doesn't have exact change, the purchase total is rounded down by as much as two cents or up by as much two cents.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Their presence should bolster a run defense that ranks 31st in the league.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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China, which has been rapidly expanding its own arsenal, ranks third with roughly 600 warheads, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite being in just his eighth season in Toronto, Tavares already sits 13th in franchise history in goals.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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Brown is running against Redford for the Zone 3 seat, which sits generally east of Eagle Road and south of Chinden on the Meridian-Boise border.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bennett, however, accepts the proposal, despite his unresolved past with Clover.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Matty also accepts an apology from Olympia, who feels bad about baiting her (and then recording her).—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, Luna’s harmonious trine to the sun in Scorpio reminds us that there’s so much more than meets the eye.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is the promise of the process developed by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which output a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which meets all current industry standards without requiring blending with fossil fuels.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, those conversations soon moved from behind closed doors to press conference podiums, a further indication that this next once-unthinkable development would soon become the new normal.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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