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

Holmes denies having said it, and the remark isn’t on the couple’s own recordings of the interviews in question, but, to their dismay, the article’s editor, after reviewing the journalist’s notes, stands by the reporting. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Flock stands by the accuracy and integrity of its technology and intends to vigorously defend itself in this litigation. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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

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