STOOD Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

stood

verb

Definition of stood

past tense of stand

as in sat

to occupy a place or location the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza

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as in endured

to put up with (something painful or difficult) I don't know how you can stand that job

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as in paid

to give what is owed for I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later

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repudiated

as in was

to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes if the city's baseball team wins today, they will stand first in the league

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Recent Examples of stood Reid stood alone in the $20 million club the last two seasons after Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parted ways. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026 For nearly two hours, 1,800 American troops stood their ground against seasoned British and Hessian regulars in open-field combat before driving the enemy back down the slope. — Harry Ostrer, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026 Her mother, Dalila Lopez, stood beside her daughter teary-eyed, stating that witnessing the citizenship process filled her with joy. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Japan’s total population during the 2020 census stood at 126 million, almost 30% of which were 65 or older. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 The European Union and Britain were closely behind, with 55% and 54%, while the United Nations stood at 52%. — Andrea Shalal, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 Before the judge announced the sentence, Turner, who was in orange jail attire, stood to address the court. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 The Colombian’s 30 Europa League goals stood as a competition record until last season, when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reached 34 Europa League goals with Dortmund, Arsenal, Barcelona and Marseille. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Some of the figures were arranged together on rolling carts, others stood alone, and many were toppled over in the dust as a result of the previous week’s chaos. — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood

Verb

This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The birthday boy and his big sister Sterling Skye, 3, each sat between one of their parents’ laps.

— Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024

Definition of sat

Verb

The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
In the sequel, Sally has endured heartbreak again and a new potential love interest (played by Lee Pace) — but with hesitations.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of endured

Verb

He was released from the Rio Grande detention center on August 28 after his family paid a $20,000 bond.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Sixty years after television audiences first tuned in to see the voyages of the Starship Enterprise, an astronaut on board the International Space Station has paid tribute to Star Trek by flying the badge of the franchise’s latest fictional captain.

— Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of paid

Verb

But Hyrox has said that abuse or harassment aimed toward Wietrzyk will not be tolerated — and could result in competitors being banned from future events.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
There are too many wars across the world causing immeasurable pain, none of which should be tolerated.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of tolerated

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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) reviews compliance annually and can adjust the site’s benefits if the commitment isn’t met.

— Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026
That was the question that the WWE Universe waited to be answered as the two met in a WrestleMania 42 grudge match on Sunday at the State Farm Arena.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of met

Verb

The Roos are ranked 16th in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll with a 4-1-1 record.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
In the past, Asheville and Great Smoky Mountains National Park have ranked among the nation’s best places for fall travel.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of ranked

Verb

Morissette accepted the award and $20,000 (US$14,461) prize, which was presented in partnership with the Canada Media Fund.

— Jennie Punter, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Ahead of the Academy Awards victory, Oldman actually accepted an earlier Actor Award victory (then known as a SAG Award) on Ledger’s behalf at the 2009 ceremony.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026