Synonyms of stands by

stands by

verb

present tense third-person singular of stand by

as in keeps (to)

to give steadfast support to

no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• keeps (to)
• holds to
• lives up to
• adheres (to)
• sticks (to or with)
• defends
• clings (to)
• abides by
• follows
• hews (to)
• accepts
• supports
• cultivates
• cleaves (to)
• advocates
• endorses
• confirms
• embraces
• adopts
• reinforces
• upholds
• enforces
• backs
• champions
• fosters
• bolsters
• espouses
• heeds
• cherishes
• buttresses
• boosts
• backstops

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defects (from)
• gives up
• recalls
• takes back
• disagrees (with)
• relinquishes
• deserts
• abandons
• withdraws
• forsakes
• spurns
• revokes
• surrenders
• renounces
• retracts
• disputes
• refutes
• reconsiders
• abnegates
• reneges
• disproves
• denies
• abjures
• contradicts
• recants
• rebuts
• controverts
• negates
• disclaims
• repudiates
• unsays
• disavows
• backs off
• disowns
• backs down
• negatives
• backtracks
• gainsays

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stands by

Acton stands by her decisions during the pandemic, but is betting that people in Ohio are ready to move on and instead focus on fixing problems like health care affordability and access. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

Lizzie’s father, meanwhile, stands by quietly as his wife berates both his daughter and the family maid, Margaret, at dinner that evening. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Thus, its Midwest premiere — and the first production of it ever to be mounted by a North American dance company — doesn’t meddle much with the trope of a woman who stands by her (very) imperfect partner. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

The governor stands by his return-to-office mandate that on July 1 brought many state workers to the office four days a week. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

In a follow-up statement to The Athletic, an ESPN spokesman said the company stands by its reporting. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Continue reading … ZERO REGRETS – Hasan Piker stands by 'intentionally provocative' claims that Hamas is 'a thousand times better' than Israel. — FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The Times stands by our journalism, and the president’s legal pleadings will not change that or deter further reporting. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Flores, however, stands by the district’s enrollment department’s ability to legitimize the transfer paperwork. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026