1
as in defending
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 sustaining
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 lifting
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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as in respect
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Recent Examples of upholding
Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Otis was among those companies, upholding its five-star rating for a second year in a row.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In an interview celebrating the show's 60th anniversary with PEOPLE last year, Murphy credited the fans for upholding the show's beloved legacy.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority dealt another blow to transgender rights in June by upholding Tennessee's state ban.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
These words were from a federal law enforcement agency, the same agency that had been responsible for upholding slavery through the Fugitive Slave Act.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of conversation therapy ban Months after upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, the Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments about LGBTQ+ rights that could have major ramifications on young people.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to supporting aid and assistance into Gaza, the troops are expected to support the deconfliction mechanism between the two sides to make sure both are upholding their part of the security agreements.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Operational systems are equally critical to upholding consistent sustainability standards.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Barton said that Tractor Supply has effectively controlled product costs while upholding its promise of everyday low pricing, delivering consistently affordable products without depending on promotional sales.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Otis was among those companies, upholding its five-star rating for a second year in a row.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In an interview celebrating the show's 60th anniversary with PEOPLE last year, Murphy credited the fans for upholding the show's beloved legacy.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority dealt another blow to transgender rights in June by upholding Tennessee's state ban.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
These words were from a federal law enforcement agency, the same agency that had been responsible for upholding slavery through the Fugitive Slave Act.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of conversation therapy ban Months after upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, the Supreme Court is once again hearing arguments about LGBTQ+ rights that could have major ramifications on young people.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to supporting aid and assistance into Gaza, the troops are expected to support the deconfliction mechanism between the two sides to make sure both are upholding their part of the security agreements.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Operational systems are equally critical to upholding consistent sustainability standards.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upholding
Verb
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The former president has bristled at the suggestion that his administration abused the autopen, defending himself in a July 13 New York Times interview.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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On Monday night when the Mavs hosted the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center, his age showed.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, a dominant defense can only mask so much; unless the offense starts sustaining drives, protecting the ball, and getting its best playmakers involved early, Cleveland’s window to salvage the year narrows quickly.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Melifonwu returned after sustaining a hand injury and should be fine for Thursday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The former Blaugrana standout scored twice in the 2022 final as well as netting his penalty in the shootout on his way to lifting soccer’s most prestigious trophy.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Later, the humanoids got up in a human-like manner, first lifting their legs and using their hip joint to get up and come back to their original standing position.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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The country of Thailand has entered a nationwide year-long period of mourning out of respect for the recent passing of the country's queen mother, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers running back's commitment to the military community stems from a deep respect for service and a belief in supporting mental and physical wellness.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ferrari’s reputation for innovative design and technology prowess works hand-in-hand with a strategy of maintaining very tight supply to elevate the mystique the company enjoys.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The coalition is a group of nations working on maintaining peace in Ukraine once the war is over, particularly by deploying peacekeeping troops under a security guarantee against future Russian aggression.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The plaintiffs argue the federal government is legally required to continue supporting SNAP, even amid the government shutdown.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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The organization has raised more than $20 million for charities supporting children in need over the past decade.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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White supremacy is constructed and maintained by Black service work and by the extraction of a social performance of deference.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Though the recent firings have come under legal scrutiny, and will likely remain paused for the foreseeable future, the Supreme Court has given broad deference to Trump over federal hiring so far in his second term.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Upholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upholding. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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