Synonyms of stands

stands 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stand

1

as in is

to occupy a place or location

the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza

Synonyms & Similar Words

• is
• sits
• lies
• remains
• resides
• rests
• waits
• bears
• stays
• overlooks
• awaits
• dwells
• commands
• stations
• hangs around
• sticks around
• tarries
• posts

2

as in endures

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

I don't know how you can stand that job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endures
• accepts
• tolerates
• takes
• handles
• bears
• sustains
• absorbs
• meets
• supports
• wears
• abides
• stands for
• sticks out
• goes
• swallows
• bides
• lumps (it)
• lives with
• brooks
• pockets
• suffers
• sweats out
• countenances
• stomachs
• hacks
• toughs it out
• allows
• permits
• reconciles (to)
• respects
• agrees (with or to)
• acquiesces
• yields (to)
• submits (to)
• capitulates
• consents (to)
• assents (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• dismisses
• opposes
• declines
• repudiates
• spurns
• resists
• turns down
• avoids
• fights
• escapes
• misses
• combats
• eludes
• evades
• contests
• bypasses
• circumvents
• refrains (from)
• dodges
• abstains (from)
• forbears

3

as in pays

to give what is owed for

I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pays
• meets
• settles
• balances
• pays off
• pays up
• foots
• clears
• springs (for)
• liquidates
• quits
• discharges
• antes (up)
• recompenses
• ponies up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiates

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• is
• ranks
• places
• rates
• grades
• seeds
• counts
• classifies
• codifies
• categorizes
• sorts
• separates
• groups
• classes
• installs
• sets
• compartmentalizes
• instates

stands

2 of 2

noun

plural of stand

as in podiums

a level usually raised surface

marchers passed by the reviewing stand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• podiums
• platforms
• stages
• pulpits
• rostra
• tribunes
• balconies
• daises
• altars
• risers
• footpaces
• scaffolds
• bimahs
• galleries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stands

Verb

It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 June 2026

This is meant not as a concerto in which the soloist stands as an individual against the masses but, rather, as a partner. —Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Reuniting with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, who oversaw the six-piece’s 2024 effort, Made by These Moments, the Strays deliver an urgent, timely record that stands toe to toe with anything coming out of the rock world. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026

The Ted Lasso star, 50, appeared on the Tuesday, June 2 episode of the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, hosted by Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky (Dave Burd), and Burd's wife, Kristin Batalucco, and opened up about where his love life currently stands. —Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

Kelsey Maynor stands at the far right. —Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 3 June 2026

The dynamic means Virgil van Dijk, who like Alisson only has one year left to run on his contract, now stands taller than ever before in the hierarchy of Liverpool’s dressing room. —Simon Hughes, New York Times, 3 June 2026

The company’s market capitalization now stands at about $1 trillion, up from $190 billion in 2021, according to data from LSEG. —Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 3 June 2026

The lone mast stands 656 ft (200 m) tall with a span of 1,476 ft (450 m), and the use of a single mast in this design minimizes disruption to the riverbed and the estuary's aquatic ecosystem. —New Atlas, 27 May 2026

Noun

Waiting rooms, like host stands, have simply been accepted as part of the process. —Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026

Cinespia’s DJs will spin lively, themed sets before and after every screening, while guests are welcome to picnic on the lawn with blankets and enjoy a free photo booth, concession stands, and beer and wine throughout the evening. —Arushi Jacob, Variety, 1 June 2026

Summertime is the best time for a Southern potluck full of dishes that take advantage of the season's vibrant bounty from farmers' markets, local farm stands, or even your own backyard. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026

That includes the addition of Monarch Market, an 18,000-square-foot food hall that has 11 food stands filled with local and regional operators, as well as three bars. —Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026

One of Seattle’s must-visit attractions is Pike Place Market, a sprawling tangle of shops, restaurants, and produce stands. —Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026

One year later the wooden stands were gone, replaced by concrete, beginning the gradual expansion of the grounds. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

George Floyd's girlfriend, Courteney Ross, delivered books to one of the many stands that held memorabilia about a man whose death changed a city and a nation. —Esme Murphy, CBS News, 25 May 2026

Between the Pollinator Garden and Butterfly Garden are dense stands of milkweed for the monarch butterflies. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026