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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
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
From their impressive stands, the likes of ITV Studios, Banijay and Fremantle announced deals with new platforms and creator talent.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit a stunt performer from Horizon 2, which Kevin Costner directed, wrote, produced, and stars in, brought against him and others behind the film in May still — mostly — stands, a judge has ruled, according to documents obtained by EW.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
New construction and renovations include new artificial turf football fields, nine-lane multi-weather tracks, locker rooms, weight rooms, press boxes, concession stands, ticket booths, lights, landscaping, paving and restrooms.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
In the run-up to the Minnesota Wild’s 2025-26 home opener on Saturday, members of the media were invited to sample some of the new offerings at various stands throughout the arena.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
The Branch store also includes desks and accessories like laptop stands and desk risers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Two temporary stands were erected and the general public were able to get up close to the runways and shot put ring.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 10 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
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
From their impressive stands, the likes of ITV Studios, Banijay and Fremantle announced deals with new platforms and creator talent.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit a stunt performer from Horizon 2, which Kevin Costner directed, wrote, produced, and stars in, brought against him and others behind the film in May still — mostly — stands, a judge has ruled, according to documents obtained by EW.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
New construction and renovations include new artificial turf football fields, nine-lane multi-weather tracks, locker rooms, weight rooms, press boxes, concession stands, ticket booths, lights, landscaping, paving and restrooms.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
In the run-up to the Minnesota Wild’s 2025-26 home opener on Saturday, members of the media were invited to sample some of the new offerings at various stands throughout the arena.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
The Branch store also includes desks and accessories like laptop stands and desk risers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
Two temporary stands were erected and the general public were able to get up close to the runways and shot put ring.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 10 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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The foliage looks good through the toughest days of summer and endures the chill of winter, when the evergreen foliage takes on coral pink hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have come together to document and analyze these buildings to ensure the legacy endures.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The collection also pays tribute to the Belgian designer’s work for Y/Project, with various pieces in the collection—from boots through to prints—nodding to key archival designs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The general fund also pays for parks, trash pickup, public works, code enforcement, and the county’s administrators and management staff, according to budget documents.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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His ambitions are bolstered by his father, Larry Ellison, Oracle’s executive chairman, who currently ranks as the second-richest man in the world.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The run game ranks at the bottom of the conference and that has impacted the pass attack, where freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s numbers have dipped in recent weeks.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Naushon Island is the largest of the Elizabeth Islands chain, which sits between Buzzards Bay and Martha’s Vineyard.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The main level sits a couple of floors above the street and draws inspiration from classic midcentury-modern design, with natural grasscloth wallcoverings wrapping the living and dining rooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 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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What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when Sabrina meets Ian Turner (Sherwood), a handsome British visitor, at the hotel bar.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Its January chapter, where Miguel is left by Marta and meets Olga, lasts 90 minutes.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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