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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
Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The appeals court unanimously upheld Magnus-Stinson's ruling, agreeing that there was no evidence of an injury.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, leaders from major European powers expressed support for Denmark and Greenland, adding that Arctic security must be upheld collectively with NATO allies, including the US.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
When the ban was upheld, Machado named historian Corina Yoris as her stand-in candidate—a move widely seen as a protest against Maduro’s tightening control over Venezuela’s electoral system.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Supreme Court decisions dating to the 1800s also have upheld America’s jurisdiction to prosecute foreigners regardless of whether their presence in the United States was lawfully secured.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Federal appeals court judges on Monday upheld a lower court’s ruling preventing the National Institutes of Health from cutting billions of dollars in support for research overhead at universities, academic medical centers, and other grantee institutions.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
The appellate court sided with Kolalou and upheld the verdict awarding her nearly $3 million.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department's brief asks the Supreme Court to throw out a ruling by a federal appeals court that upheld Sittenfeld's convictions and send the case back to the federal judge in Cincinnati who oversaw the trial.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
During the certification process, members of Congress have the opportunity to object to a state’s results, which triggers debate and then a vote about whether the objection is to be upheld.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The appeals court unanimously upheld Magnus-Stinson's ruling, agreeing that there was no evidence of an injury.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, leaders from major European powers expressed support for Denmark and Greenland, adding that Arctic security must be upheld collectively with NATO allies, including the US.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
When the ban was upheld, Machado named historian Corina Yoris as her stand-in candidate—a move widely seen as a protest against Maduro’s tightening control over Venezuela’s electoral system.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Supreme Court decisions dating to the 1800s also have upheld America’s jurisdiction to prosecute foreigners regardless of whether their presence in the United States was lawfully secured.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Federal appeals court judges on Monday upheld a lower court’s ruling preventing the National Institutes of Health from cutting billions of dollars in support for research overhead at universities, academic medical centers, and other grantee institutions.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
The appellate court sided with Kolalou and upheld the verdict awarding her nearly $3 million.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
The Justice Department's brief asks the Supreme Court to throw out a ruling by a federal appeals court that upheld Sittenfeld's convictions and send the case back to the federal judge in Cincinnati who oversaw the trial.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheld
Adjective
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Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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These include rare volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface and uplifted land far from plate boundaries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson defended the final-drive defense afterward.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bases can be established faster, sustained longer, and defended with fewer vulnerabilities—particularly in the Indo-Pacific, Arctic, and other contested regions.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The judge sustained an injury to his arm, and his wife suffered an injury to her hip.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
21 Jan. 2026
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Her adrenal gland would begin to work overtime and she’d be lifted up, energized, hunted, and desperate to outwit her attacker and survive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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He was then placed in a stretcher and lifted up by the rescue chopper.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 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
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Previously, the three men have argued that their actions were justified, citing self-defense and their need to respond to an emergency.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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Only one of the 13 GOP lawmakers offered a comment in response to questions about whether the ICE officer’s actions were justified.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Middleton first carried the Small Hudson bag from DeMellier in a rich mocha brown while attending Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Estate.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In 2024, the Mustangs became the first team to go undefeated in a major conference after being elevated from the smaller ranks.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The elegant indigo wash immediately elevated the everyday style, but the relaxed fit and DIY-inspired cuff—which has been seen on everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Sabrina Carpenter—brought an effortlessly cool feel.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Upheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheld. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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