as in flew
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
As Eye Patch descended the stairs of the tower, whistling a carefree, shuffling tune, Ted stood up and hopped over to me.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
On Thursday night, as the Washington Nationals drove from Nationals Park into Maryland, Jake Irvin stood up on the bus.
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Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
28 June 2026
Legacy broadcasters have stood up dedicated creator studios to develop franchises alongside digital talent, rather than treat them as a line item.
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Stacy Martinet,
Variety,
26 June 2026
But Cassidy stood up and defended his vote.
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Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
And yet there never truly seemed to be a complete embrace, not with Erik Spoelstra a defense-first coach, not with the Heat hard up against the cap when Herro stood up for contract renewal.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Gone are the days when Democrats stood up for the working poor and middle-class.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
But Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena made a strong throw and the putout, the third out, stood up on review.
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Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Some commenters stood up for the woman.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
On Thursday night, as the Washington Nationals drove from Nationals Park into Maryland, Jake Irvin stood up on the bus.
—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
28 June 2026
Legacy broadcasters have stood up dedicated creator studios to develop franchises alongside digital talent, rather than treat them as a line item.
—
Stacy Martinet,
Variety,
26 June 2026
But Cassidy stood up and defended his vote.
—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
And yet there never truly seemed to be a complete embrace, not with Erik Spoelstra a defense-first coach, not with the Heat hard up against the cap when Herro stood up for contract renewal.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Gone are the days when Democrats stood up for the working poor and middle-class.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
But Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena made a strong throw and the putout, the third out, stood up on review.
—
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Some commenters stood up for the woman.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood up
Verb
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Before volunteering at the church, Ugboaja worked for a decade as a certified nursing assistant at DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas, according to the diocese.
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The family worked with the FBI to craft a response, but there was no email back.
Verb
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Fallon held up a 25-year-old photo of the actress and producer — who originally portrayed Elle Woods — rocking a spaghetti-strap pink fishnet mermaid dress.
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The interview started late; the commissioner was held up on a call with a production that needed help with its helicopter permit.
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“Stood up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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