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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
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
Pig races, food stands at Dave’s Pumpkin Patch Dave’s Pumpkin Patch at Vierra Farms, 3010 Burrows Ave.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated October 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Community fears On a recent afternoon, Solihull’s town center was full of shoppers, bustling past the Tudor-period building that stands proudly at its heart.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The day before the bus-station scene, Khaled’s class in a West Bank village near Ramallah set out on a trip to the beach, a place that stands for all that is nearly out of reach for Palestinians living under occupation.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
The Economic Confidence Index currently stands at -20 percent, with 28 percent rating current conditions as positive and 68 percent saying these were getting worse.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Brimming with a variety of sounds and uplifting words, handmade stands as proof of the band’s growth.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
His 5-year-old great-grandson stands nearby, already in a little apron, already touching the clay.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, the vendor marketplace, enoteca, drink stands and educational workshops and panels will still be operating indoors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Any such move could have wide-ranging implications for the competition and the values for which the EBU stands.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the incident report, police issued a BOLO and searched the terminals, cab stands, and rideshares.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Concessions will be available at standard spots around the concourse, along with temporary stands set up at field level.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
By all indications, the first full day at the San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1 went without a hitch Tuesday, with smooth check-in and security zones, bustling concession stands, speedy baggage claim and airy spaces that brightened the moods of travelers.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
The dolls are collector items and need stands to be displayed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Leaving the cave The cantor stands to lead the congregation in prayer, which will be followed by a ritualistic chanting of Acheinu.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
Pig races, food stands at Dave’s Pumpkin Patch Dave’s Pumpkin Patch at Vierra Farms, 3010 Burrows Ave.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated October 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Community fears On a recent afternoon, Solihull’s town center was full of shoppers, bustling past the Tudor-period building that stands proudly at its heart.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The day before the bus-station scene, Khaled’s class in a West Bank village near Ramallah set out on a trip to the beach, a place that stands for all that is nearly out of reach for Palestinians living under occupation.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
The Economic Confidence Index currently stands at -20 percent, with 28 percent rating current conditions as positive and 68 percent saying these were getting worse.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Brimming with a variety of sounds and uplifting words, handmade stands as proof of the band’s growth.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
His 5-year-old great-grandson stands nearby, already in a little apron, already touching the clay.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
This was two years ago and the pitch in question nestled beneath the vertiginous stands of the San Siro.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Still, the vendor marketplace, enoteca, drink stands and educational workshops and panels will still be operating indoors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Any such move could have wide-ranging implications for the competition and the values for which the EBU stands.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the incident report, police issued a BOLO and searched the terminals, cab stands, and rideshares.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Concessions will be available at standard spots around the concourse, along with temporary stands set up at field level.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
By all indications, the first full day at the San Diego International Airport’s new Terminal 1 went without a hitch Tuesday, with smooth check-in and security zones, bustling concession stands, speedy baggage claim and airy spaces that brightened the moods of travelers.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
The dolls are collector items and need stands to be displayed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
Verb
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With the growing exodus, there is abundant proof that English players can have successful careers on the continent, with plenty of European clubs prepared to operate as stepping stones.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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There is no evidence that hemorrhagic disease can spread to humans, through contact or consumption.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Given the country’s proximity to the equator, the paddock endures hot and humid conditions when the September race arrives.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Consider that a testament to the movie itself, which, nearly a century on, endures for its seamless blend of gothic storytelling, immersive stagecraft, and subversive comedy.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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For the second half of the payment, once Mandel Group pays its annual taxes on the site, the city will give Mandel Group a rebate check back on 75% of the developer's taxes each year.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That means anyone who pays for health insurance coverage, including for plans offered through their employer, will see higher monthly premiums.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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His visionary approach to AI and computing has positioned Nvidia at the forefront of the AI boom, catapulting him up the billionaire ranks and establishing him as one of the most influential figures in technology today.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tennessee ranks 38th in the nation for average teacher pay, according to a report by the National Education Association.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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First, a curved guide sits at the back of the throat.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Wolves boss Vitor Pereira was sent off during Sunday’s draw against Brighton & Hove Albion for kicking the ball into the little dugout where the Premier League match manager sits.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The school is a part of Milwaukee's School of Choice voucher program, and accepts students from all faiths and backgrounds, but is still rooted in its heritage as an Islamic institution.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Visit the Portland Head Light for great photo ops where fall foliage meets the ocean, then explore the Children’s Garden, arboretum, and trails at Fort Williams Park.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sisterhood Above All meets Ava, a pledge at Southern State University's Gamma sorority.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Leclerc scored four podiums through the summer European races, with a rear-suspension upgrade that arrived for Spa being a big breakthrough to remedy that ride-height issue.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, on the other side of the garage, Charles Leclerc has delivered podiums against all odds, while Hamilton has been finishing and qualifying lower than his teammate.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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