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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
Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
For now, As Deep As the Grave stands as a high-profile test.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
In Brussels, the European Union's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas noted Tuesday that Russia stands to gain from higher energy prices and the rerouting of advanced Western air defense systems from Ukraine to the Middle East.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
But this also stands as more than a Spoelstra question, with Powell having been eligible all season for an extension that has yet to arrive and Herro facing an extension window that opens in July.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The disgraced comedian, now 88, stands accused in a Santa Monica civil court case of raping a woman before a comedy show nearly six decades ago.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
As the schedule currently stands, Iran’s first group fixture is against New Zealand in Los Angeles on 15 June.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Prior to his time at Michigan Tech, Anderson, who stands at 6-6 and 222 pounds, played three seasons at Lindenwood University.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Wytherston House, some parts of which date to the 17th century, stands at the center of the 500-acre estate.
—Caroline Donald, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The park features stands of centuries-old redwood trees and provides a haven for a variety of California wildlife, though it’s best known for the 80-foot-high McWay Falls, an impressive cascade that drops directly from a sheer cliff to the sandy beach below.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
All-Matching Furniture Sets A pair of club chairs, night stands, set of dining chairs, or even a sofa and a wing back chair upholstered in the same print—yes.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, Chatham is just a crossroads surrounded by turnrows and a few swampy stands of cypress trees.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
As the current 2027 slate stands, the combination of WBD and Paramount would result in 26 theatrical releases.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Hanson, who spends much of his life crawling through underbrush to count trees, plunged ahead into stands of chest-high ceanothus, pointing out sequoias camouflaged in the pervasive post-fire brush.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Throughout the room are Atom Power’s purple EV charging stands and large white breaker boxes ready for assembly.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The options include international cuisine, kid-friendly fare, and vegetarian and vegan choices, along with snack stands and shaded picnic areas.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Saturday’s record is also 91 degrees, set in 1952, and Sunday’s record stands at 96 degrees, set in 1971.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
For now, As Deep As the Grave stands as a high-profile test.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
In Brussels, the European Union's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas noted Tuesday that Russia stands to gain from higher energy prices and the rerouting of advanced Western air defense systems from Ukraine to the Middle East.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
But this also stands as more than a Spoelstra question, with Powell having been eligible all season for an extension that has yet to arrive and Herro facing an extension window that opens in July.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The disgraced comedian, now 88, stands accused in a Santa Monica civil court case of raping a woman before a comedy show nearly six decades ago.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
As the schedule currently stands, Iran’s first group fixture is against New Zealand in Los Angeles on 15 June.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Prior to his time at Michigan Tech, Anderson, who stands at 6-6 and 222 pounds, played three seasons at Lindenwood University.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Wytherston House, some parts of which date to the 17th century, stands at the center of the 500-acre estate.
—Caroline Donald, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Baseball game spectators in stands.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The park features stands of centuries-old redwood trees and provides a haven for a variety of California wildlife, though it’s best known for the 80-foot-high McWay Falls, an impressive cascade that drops directly from a sheer cliff to the sandy beach below.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
All-Matching Furniture Sets A pair of club chairs, night stands, set of dining chairs, or even a sofa and a wing back chair upholstered in the same print—yes.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, Chatham is just a crossroads surrounded by turnrows and a few swampy stands of cypress trees.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
As the current 2027 slate stands, the combination of WBD and Paramount would result in 26 theatrical releases.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Hanson, who spends much of his life crawling through underbrush to count trees, plunged ahead into stands of chest-high ceanothus, pointing out sequoias camouflaged in the pervasive post-fire brush.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Throughout the room are Atom Power’s purple EV charging stands and large white breaker boxes ready for assembly.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
The options include international cuisine, kid-friendly fare, and vegetarian and vegan choices, along with snack stands and shaded picnic areas.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
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There is a broader debate among conservatives and Republicans about how to wield political power once it is granted to them by the voters.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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There is a reasonable argument to be made that nostalgia, particularly current decisions informed by nostalgia, are by their nature regressive and should be discouraged.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Which is why the TV networks are about to embark on their 64th year of pricey, ear-splitting upfront presentations, a practice that endures even though at least half of the advertisers in attendance are primarily interested in buying sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The sequel strips Grace of what made her special and merely pays lip service to the first one’s worldview, representing the antagonists as generically incompetent hedonists.—
Michael Ordoña,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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That comparison can be misleading, however, because insurance rarely pays that price and even people without insurance typically get discounts.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kings coach Doug Christie said Westbrook also ranks among the very best point guards to ever play the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Her 3-point percentage ranks seventh nationally and is the highest of any player with at least 90 makes from beyond the arc.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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After two podiums in the first two 2026 rounds, Ferrari has a strong foundation from which to build on in this new era, one that’s allowed its drivers to be competitive even when facing a performance deficit to Mercedes, primarily in straight-line speed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Aicher has gathered nine podiums this season across slalom, super-G and downhill, with three wins from the speed events.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The planet in question, L 98-59 d, sits roughly 35 light-years away.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The school sits just down the street from the Quindaro Ruins.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company said the lockout will end if the union accepts the proposal from Tuesday's meeting.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Wang, however, projects each of these choice from deep within, crafting a character who’s both uncomfortable with his reactions to people, emotions and external stimuli, but is, at this point in his life, also unfortunately used to his discomforts, and begrudgingly accepts them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Head over early or book a reservation—you’ll feel the pull of its moody lighting, Baja-meets-Pacific-Rim menu, and views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Senate Transportation Committee meets to consider House Bill 1230, which would prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft systems over places of incarceration.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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