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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
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
In a terse decision, the state Court of Appeals upheld the law’s constitutionality.
—Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The high court has previously upheld other methods of execution throughout the country, including lethal injection, electrocution and firing squad, but nitrogen gas has been the subject of intense litigation since Alabama became the first state in the nation to begin using it in early 2024.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 12 June 2026
The court upheld the other convictions but remanded the second-degree murder charge to a lower court for further proceedings.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in March upheld a complaint by Ukraine that Russia’s chess federation had usurped control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by the Russian military.
—CNN Money, 12 June 2026
In March, a three-judge panel of California's Second Appellate District upheld Grossman's double murder convictions from February 2024, according to a press release from the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
At a Friday hearing, the judge upheld that tentative ruling.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
The city appealed, but Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal upheld Fine’s ruling.
—Tess Riski
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 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 penalty was upheld by the video assistant referee system, but the broadcast noted that Embelo might have been offside before fielding the cross.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
In a terse decision, the state Court of Appeals upheld the law’s constitutionality.
—Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The high court has previously upheld other methods of execution throughout the country, including lethal injection, electrocution and firing squad, but nitrogen gas has been the subject of intense litigation since Alabama became the first state in the nation to begin using it in early 2024.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 12 June 2026
The court upheld the other convictions but remanded the second-degree murder charge to a lower court for further proceedings.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in March upheld a complaint by Ukraine that Russia’s chess federation had usurped control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by the Russian military.
—CNN Money, 12 June 2026
In March, a three-judge panel of California's Second Appellate District upheld Grossman's double murder convictions from February 2024, according to a press release from the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
At a Friday hearing, the judge upheld that tentative ruling.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
The city appealed, but Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal upheld Fine’s ruling.
—Tess Riski
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 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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In an interview with WFAA following the verdict, Roach defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from the courtroom.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Mullin defended the agency's broader mission, noting that ICE also investigates serious criminal activity.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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An 11-year-old girl in Bahrain sustained minor wounds in an Iranian attack on Thursday, officials said.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Police have not publicly identified any of the victims injured in the shooting, but said 12 people sustained gunshot wounds.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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And then seven minutes in, the whole thing lifted like a pressure cooker releasing the steam.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The hospital lifted its lockdown later that morning.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Like the full flagships, the FE is getting a raised camera bump similar to what’s been installed on the Galaxy Z Fold series for a couple of generations now.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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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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This massive financial scaling is justified by intense business momentum.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Routine matters might be handled internally or deferred, while more significant issues justified the cost of external counsel.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Iran's blockade of the strait, which carried about 20% of the world's oil supply before the war, has throttled traffic through the critical oil shipping channel, driving up fuel prices and threatening the global economy.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The show focuses on a person looking back at their life and what carried them through from a list of wonderful things, big and small, that make life worth living.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Verb
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With geopolitical tensions elevated, a high oil price and long-term interest rate projections uncertain now, many may be understandably contemplating a savings strategy shift.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Instead, experts say screwworm cases will likely keep existing prices elevated for grocery shoppers.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Upheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheld. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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