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as in defended
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges
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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
an entablature upheld by a series of gracefully slender columns
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as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
worshippers upheld their joined hands and sang the praises of the Lord
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Recent Examples of upheld
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Guest conductor Edward Gardner, principal conductor of the London Philharmonic, was obviously frustrated when even his upheld hands couldn’t stop the applause.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Again, if that case had been brought in a post-ACA 7 California state court, the district’s discriminatory policies would have been upheld.
—Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The courts have routinely upheld birthright citizenship for over a century.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The Lemon Grove City Council on Tuesday unanimously upheld the denial of a permit for a local business owner to open a cannabis shop, effectively ending his years-long effort to open a dispensary on Broadway.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Donovan upheld this same rigid dedication even after the Bulls were eliminated from playoff contention.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The question is whether that commitment is upheld as a governing priority or adjusted in the name of political considerations.
—Darius Khalil Gordon, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
There have been myriad filings and motions since the legal process began, including the Mountain West’s motion to dismiss (denied) counterclaims (mostly upheld).
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The call was upheld after a review, but the White Sox answered in the bottom half against Jeff Hoffman.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In the accompanying photo, Fleetwood and his new bride, Elizabeth Jordan lean into one another, cheekily posing behind Fleetwood's upheld fedora.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Guest conductor Edward Gardner, principal conductor of the London Philharmonic, was obviously frustrated when even his upheld hands couldn’t stop the applause.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
The governor’s map was challenged in court, with several lower court rulings against it, but it was ultimately upheld by the Florida Supreme Court in July 2025.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Again, if that case had been brought in a post-ACA 7 California state court, the district’s discriminatory policies would have been upheld.
—Alison Somin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The courts have routinely upheld birthright citizenship for over a century.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The Lemon Grove City Council on Tuesday unanimously upheld the denial of a permit for a local business owner to open a cannabis shop, effectively ending his years-long effort to open a dispensary on Broadway.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Donovan upheld this same rigid dedication even after the Bulls were eliminated from playoff contention.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The question is whether that commitment is upheld as a governing priority or adjusted in the name of political considerations.
—Darius Khalil Gordon, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
There have been myriad filings and motions since the legal process began, including the Mountain West’s motion to dismiss (denied) counterclaims (mostly upheld).
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The call was upheld after a review, but the White Sox answered in the bottom half against Jeff Hoffman.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheld
Adjective
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But Starbucks has a few months of soft openings under its belt to see how the uplifted stores are performing in Chicago, and Williams said the early returns are promising.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.—
Scot Paltrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jamahl Mosley‘s group successfully shared the ball by dishing out 33 assists and defended at a high level in spurts by scoring 28 points off 20 takeaways.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Months after its withering box-office performance, Costner defended his position.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bromley rely on chaos and marginal gains but there is a method to their madness, without which sustained excellence over a league season would be impossible.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Authorities did not immediately disclose the cause of death or provide details on whether it was directly linked to injuries sustained during the operation.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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From Florida's Key West to Puget Sound in Washington, America watched and hoped together as the Artemis II astronauts lifted off, splashed down, and touched the nation from a quarter million miles away.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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So, Carson lifted the ban on Chase.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
29 July 2022
Verb
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Senior Iranian leaders have repeatedly denied Israel’s legitimacy, predicted its destruction and framed that outcome as inevitable and justified.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Customs and Border Protection rules say that pepper balls and other projectiles should not be aimed at vulnerable areas such as the head or spine unless deadly force is justified.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In comments carried by the semiofficial Tasnim news agency, Ahmad Khatami said no one will dare to attack Iran anymore because that will not lead anywhere, and the people of Iran will not agree to negotiate with humiliation.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The collision threw the victim onto the hood and he was carried about 125 feet before falling off the car onto the street, police said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This top may look simple, but it’s elevated with darling ruffle accents around the sleeves and hem to set it apart from your average blouse.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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This unofficial wartime arrangement, which has elevated certain Iranian officials to positions of leadership, has left even the regime’s most loyal supporters confused over who is making decisions.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Upheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheld. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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