Synonyms of stands up

stands up

verb

present tense third-person singular of stand up

as in flies

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval

a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flies
• works
• holds up
• holds water
• passes
• passes muster
• washes
• goes down
• goes over
• plays
• gets through
• goes through
• takes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stands up

But when Angus shows up at Johnny’s job and makes fun of him in front of all his corporate-jerk friends, Johnny stands up for himself via a right hook. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

But if the research stands up to scrutiny from other experts, skeleton 150 could represent the first direct victim of a trebuchet ever discovered. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026

The video for that got a lot of attention and was kind of groovy thing, and still stands up now. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

As Ezukanma stands up and pulls up highlights of him against Fields, the man asserts that Ezukanma didn’t need to go to the hospital and was only struck once by Fields from behind. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

At one point, when Reagan suggests sharing missile-defense technology, Gorbachev stands up and whines about how America will not even share dairy technology so that the Soviets can provide milk to their children. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

During the Falcons’ defensive meetings, everybody stands up and talks about their heart, mind and fist. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Sofia the First boasts a princess who is not demure, but instead loves adventure and stands up for what’s right. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026

However, by the end of the film, Cameron finds his voice and stands up to his father, crashing the Ferrari through a glass window in the process. — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026