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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
The kitchen had two notable features—a big cast-iron woodstove on which everything was cooked, and a dishwasher that stood up like a blockhouse, designed to receive trays two feet by two with wire-mesh bottoms and sides four inches high.
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John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
And those runs stood up as the Royals (5-8) dropped their third consecutive game.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The first time Baiamonte belted that out a few decades ago no one stood up.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The companion plants described below represent those that have stood up to scientific testing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, he was rolled onto his side and then stood up and seated on a stretcher.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Mike Thompson, a Democratic congressman among the officials leading the town hall, shook his head as Eric Jones stood up from a folding chair in the audience to introduce himself.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But then out of nowhere, during what should have been the second week of testimony, the lead lawyer for the Justice Department stood up and told the court that the DOJ had reached a settlement, and the states largely had just been told of this settlement.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Those guys all stood up and clapped.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
And those runs stood up as the Royals (5-8) dropped their third consecutive game.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The first time Baiamonte belted that out a few decades ago no one stood up.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The companion plants described below represent those that have stood up to scientific testing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, he was rolled onto his side and then stood up and seated on a stretcher.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Mike Thompson, a Democratic congressman among the officials leading the town hall, shook his head as Eric Jones stood up from a folding chair in the audience to introduce himself.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But then out of nowhere, during what should have been the second week of testimony, the lead lawyer for the Justice Department stood up and told the court that the DOJ had reached a settlement, and the states largely had just been told of this settlement.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Those guys all stood up and clapped.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood up
Verb
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Sharing the ball helps fuel Magic winning streak The Magic got the win over the Bulls by sticking to what’s worked best during Orlando’s five-game winning streak.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The system worked properly to prevent tripping of additional breakers.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Manny DelCarmen launched a solo home run to give East Bridgewater a lead which held up in a 6-5 win over South Shore League foe Cohasset.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Before Brubaker’s next pitch, rookie catcher Daniel Susac held up a single index finger.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Stood up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20up. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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