Synonyms of stood by

stood by

verb

past tense of stand by

as in kept (to)

to give steadfast support to

no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kept (to)
• held to
• adhered (to)
• stuck (to or with)
• clung (to)
• defended
• accepted
• hewed (to)
• lived up to
• followed
• cultivated
• supported
• abided by
• adopted
• endorsed
• embraced
• confirmed
• advocated
• reinforced
• upheld
• cleaved (to)
• enforced
• backed
• championed
• cherished
• espoused
• fostered
• bolstered
• heeded
• buttressed
• boosted
• backstopped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gave up
• abandoned
• deserted
• defected (from)
• took back
• recalled
• relinquished
• disagreed (with)
• surrendered
• spurned
• revoked
• reconsidered
• withdrew
• forsook
• renounced
• retracted
• disputed
• denied
• recanted
• refuted
• rebutted
• abjured
• disproved
• abnegated
• controverted
• reneged
• contradicted
• repudiated
• disowned
• disavowed
• negated
• disclaimed
• gainsaid
• backed off
• backed down
• unsaid
• negatived
• backtracked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stood by

When the Supreme Court ruled these tariffs as unconstitutional, the administration pivoted to other tariff authorities, and again, Congress stood by. — Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026

The arrangement would also require Netanyahu to jettison far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies who stood by him after the attack and through multiple wars and other crises. — Tia Goldenberg, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Stellantis rose 6% after the automaker stood by its guidance for the year despite heavy costs related to its turnaround bid. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

The title track showcases piano while Bowen laments the friends and family who stood by him throughout his career. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026

In a video taken by Martinez’s younger sister, Alexander stood by, expressionless, as Martinez embraced Macias by the rear door of the Charger. — Francesca D’annunzio, ProPublica, 25 Oct. 2026

And an intertitle card at the end of the film says Fielder and his co-director Lance Oppenheim were able to reach The New York Times journalist, who stood by her reporting but also did not provide evidence of the quote. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Singer stood by his ads and his position on stock trading by members of Congress. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

When the interviewer challenged Barr, accusing her of lying, the actress stood by her story. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2026