as in kept (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 stood by
Both Hentges and Roupp said there was no hate in their decisions to wear the hats, but stood by them in separate interviews, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The lawsuit claims a correctional officer assigned to protect the woman stood by as an inmate followed her into a freezer and pulled a weapon.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Jorge Figueroa, a community leader for several impoverished San Juan neighborhoods, stood by his car one recent morning fielding questions from residents wondering when the next water truck would swing by.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
But it was immediately denied by judges, paving the way for the president's name to be removed from the building as a crowd of onlookers stood by to watch workers do the job.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Collins stood by Phillips, before finally cutting ties in May over an inflammatory social media post targeting a staffer in Dooley’s campaign.
—Shannon McCaffrey, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Last week, Democratic leaders largely stood by Platner, as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated the party would continue to back him.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The woman who has quietly stood by tech billionaire Elon Musk for 24 years finally gets her moment in the spotlight in this New York Times profile piece.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 9 June 2026
On June 7, Pelley gave his first interview since the firing and stood by his decision to speak out in the meeting.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The lawsuit claims a correctional officer assigned to protect the woman stood by as an inmate followed her into a freezer and pulled a weapon.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Jorge Figueroa, a community leader for several impoverished San Juan neighborhoods, stood by his car one recent morning fielding questions from residents wondering when the next water truck would swing by.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
But it was immediately denied by judges, paving the way for the president's name to be removed from the building as a crowd of onlookers stood by to watch workers do the job.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Collins stood by Phillips, before finally cutting ties in May over an inflammatory social media post targeting a staffer in Dooley’s campaign.
—Shannon McCaffrey, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Last week, Democratic leaders largely stood by Platner, as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated the party would continue to back him.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The woman who has quietly stood by tech billionaire Elon Musk for 24 years finally gets her moment in the spotlight in this New York Times profile piece.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 9 June 2026
On June 7, Pelley gave his first interview since the firing and stood by his decision to speak out in the meeting.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood by
defended
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In an interview with WFAA following the verdict, Roach defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from the courtroom.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Mullin defended the agency's broader mission, noting that ICE also investigates serious criminal activity.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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“Stood by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20by. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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