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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 stood up
When Bosch pushed back, several contestants stood up and walked out in solidarity.
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
But when the bride finally put her foot down and stood up for herself, both the mother-in-law and her fiancé got upset.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
One kid stood up and said, Three tours, there is no courage without vulnerability.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
However, as Schwartz was leaving his last class of the day, his choir teacher, Renato Vellutino, stood up from behind the piano and pulled him into a bear hug.
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Some other new fall arrivals stood up for themselves as well.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Bunnie Xo stood up for herself while also defending her husband, Jelly Roll, after being attacked online for her bombshell appearance.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
As Saft stood up, his phone pinged.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The minister grinned, refused to commit himself, and then stood up for a round of photographs.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
But when the bride finally put her foot down and stood up for herself, both the mother-in-law and her fiancé got upset.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
One kid stood up and said, Three tours, there is no courage without vulnerability.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
However, as Schwartz was leaving his last class of the day, his choir teacher, Renato Vellutino, stood up from behind the piano and pulled him into a bear hug.
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Some other new fall arrivals stood up for themselves as well.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Bunnie Xo stood up for herself while also defending her husband, Jelly Roll, after being attacked online for her bombshell appearance.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
As Saft stood up, his phone pinged.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The minister grinned, refused to commit himself, and then stood up for a round of photographs.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood up
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While leading the community services district, Loewen also worked as a business development consultant and senior manager for DTA, according to a confidential investigative report issued in 2023 after residents complained about Loewen’s conduct.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Goldman worked with the NFL on the sale process for the league’s media assets, which were sold to ESPN, and helps owners facilitate franchise transactions, such as the Baltimore Orioles’ sale in 2024.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The defense has thus far held up despite the attrition, but coordinator Robert Saleh must continue to plug the holes.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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This will ensure your toiletries are properly proportioned every time, so you won’t get held up at security.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Stood up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20up. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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