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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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
For the most part, courts have upheld that states have the authority to ban campaign speech in the polling place but often strike down the statute involved as being too vague.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The state appealed the decision, and the BBC reported that his original murder conviction was upheld by a panel of judges from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in December 2017, who ruled that Dassey’s confession was voluntary.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
After a review, the NHL Situation Room in Toronto upheld the ref’s decision.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Analysts expect the first have a higher likelihood of being upheld, while the reciprocal tariffs could be declared unconstitutional.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission upheld that decision in December 2024.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The rule of law must always be upheld.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The votes only require simple majorities to pass and are likely to present the latest rebuke of the president’s tariff policies by members of his own party, as Republicans have traditionally upheld principles of free trade.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
These rulings have been upheld on appeal but remain under Supreme Court review, with oral arguments scheduled for November and a potential decision before the year’s end.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
For the most part, courts have upheld that states have the authority to ban campaign speech in the polling place but often strike down the statute involved as being too vague.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The state appealed the decision, and the BBC reported that his original murder conviction was upheld by a panel of judges from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in December 2017, who ruled that Dassey’s confession was voluntary.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
After a review, the NHL Situation Room in Toronto upheld the ref’s decision.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Analysts expect the first have a higher likelihood of being upheld, while the reciprocal tariffs could be declared unconstitutional.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission upheld that decision in December 2024.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The rule of law must always be upheld.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The votes only require simple majorities to pass and are likely to present the latest rebuke of the president’s tariff policies by members of his own party, as Republicans have traditionally upheld principles of free trade.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upheld
Adjective
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People who watch this film will leave feeling uplifted and motivated.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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When hundreds of companies each contribute in small, daily ways, entire schools get built, children are educated, forests are protected, and communities are uplifted.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just hours before the filing was submitted, Bovino defended his agency’s conduct in an interview with CBS News.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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United defended in an aggressive middle block similar to Crystal Palace in September.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The building and its contents sustained around $100,000 in damage during the fire, WIVB reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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But a career cannot be sustained on hate alone.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The year the ban lifted, Trier became the country’s national champion, specializing in rugged stunts using infrastructure like rails and stairs.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Then finally, in 2023, the bans were lifted.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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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Morgan felt uneasy but also justified.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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My grief and my truth is justified.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For the monks or clerics, it is presented as a material substance, carried like a sack of gold on the demon’s back; the metaphors used are monetary or economic, as though the monks owe ordered syllables to God instead of the monetary tithe their vows of poverty render unnecessary.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Cabrales-Arzola ordered a ride-hailing service just 35 minutes after entering the apartment, but neither of the women left until Pearce carried them out the following afternoon and dropped them off at different hospitals.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gabe Kapler was elevated to general manager of the Miami Marlins on Monday.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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While posing for photos, the couple’s joint monochrome moment both complemented and elevated their respective looks.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Upheld.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheld. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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