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

In some ways, with the current composition of the roster, Niko stands as somewhat of a swing player. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Mac Matte Lipstick stands apart from other matte lipsticks by keeping lips comfy and resisting flaking and feathering for up to 10 hours. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

That tune stands as the former One Direction singer’s most successful hit on the ranking by a wide margin. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The 22-year-old, who stands at 6ft 3in, has pace and is comfortable on the ball, but is also has a strong aerial presence. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Customer backlog stands at $496 billion, and Amazon’s stock is surging on the results, up more than 15% on Friday. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

The sculpture stands along Southwest Boulevard at West 23rd Street. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

The crowd streaming into the stadium and forming seemingly endless lines at the merch stands felt rather New England-y, too. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026

Devers and Casey Schmitt opened the scoring with RBI singles in the third before Lee lined a sweeper 365 feet into the right-field stands to extend the Giants lead to 5-0. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Noun

Other returning vendors include Dole Whip, taco stands, and churros. — Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

In just over a decade, Daddy's has grown from a single cart into a Nashville institution with multiple locations and stadium stands. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026

The move, followed by a new space policy in 2023, allowed startups to independently design, test and launch their own space technologies while also giving them access to ISRO's launch pads, propulsion test stands, and other facilities. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 July 2026

With over 800 acres, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Sonoma County encompasses numerous stands of giant old-growth redwoods, some stretching hundreds of feet in height. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Some 200 people attended the first final, crowded among three stands. — Nick Pachelli, Time, 11 July 2026

When pilots wait in the air or on the tarmac for parking stands or departure slots, aircraft burn unnecessary fuel. — Christiaan Hen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Prioritizing in-season fruit also offers opportunities to support local growers by shopping at farmers markets or produce stands. — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2026

Jessi emphasized that MomTok was trying to have some fun while filming and that her participation in the video wasn’t a statement about where her friendship with Taylor stands. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026