stands up

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

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Recent Examples of stands up The paddles seem to really make a difference in aeration to get foam that stands up. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025 Joining Rapp in his intellectual group, Adam Goldberg's Mike Newhouse nevertheless gets into a scuffle during the moon tower party but ultimately stands up for himself. Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 But, to his credit, rather than turn against Kat, Dale stands up for her. Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025 Vino Cobos Malbec stands up to the bife de chorizo, Santa Julia pairs beautifully with empanadas or skirt steak, Zuccardi complements cordero patagónico, and Bonarda works with Asado. Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Thankfully, William stands up to his mother (with a bit of support from his father), and makes his decision to marry Peggy. Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands up
Verb
  • Another banner flies high above Hard Rock Stadium Another home game, another banner.
    David Wilson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Sprinting to the corners in transition as someone like Hart flies up the court with the basketball is one way to do that.
    New York Times, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Holding his hand helps calm him down (a magic touch that works well with real kids, too).
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • New to the service this month is the excellent 1983 adaptation of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes, a masterpiece of all-ages horror that still holds up today.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Whole milk comes out thick and lush, like the classic cappuccino topping, while oat milk holds up surprisingly well, too—creamy and stable instead of watery.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Stands up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands%20up. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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