as in keeps (to)
to give steadfast support to
no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision
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Recent Examples of stands by
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, whose office prosecuted the case, said on June 4 that his office stands by the prosecution and intends to continue defending the convictions.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Sydney stands by everything she's done, though.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
White stands by the lineup, arguing the emerging athletes at the White House could break out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Dickinson was surprised to hear it multiple times, but stands by the sentiment.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Her very reliable and efficient assistant Eunice (Seoyeon Jang) stands by her side but curries the jealous attention of unstable Ashley.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Walter stands by his pledge, Dodgers president Stan Kasten said.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Daisy stands by, literally helpless.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
Associate commerce director Lori Keong stands by the notion that jewelry is a disappointment-proof gift.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Sydney stands by everything she's done, though.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
White stands by the lineup, arguing the emerging athletes at the White House could break out.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Dickinson was surprised to hear it multiple times, but stands by the sentiment.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Her very reliable and efficient assistant Eunice (Seoyeon Jang) stands by her side but curries the jealous attention of unstable Ashley.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Walter stands by his pledge, Dodgers president Stan Kasten said.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Daisy stands by, literally helpless.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
Associate commerce director Lori Keong stands by the notion that jewelry is a disappointment-proof gift.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands by
defends
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If Wembanyama defends Hart, this will be a major series for Towns, who will have either Castle, Vassell or Julian Champagnie guarding him.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The player who defends the goal and can use their hands inside the penalty area, also commonly called the keeper.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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