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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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Recent Examples of upholding
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Under the county charter, the executive’s responsibilities include overseeing the county’s municipal departments, correcting errors in tax assessments, executing certain contracts, upholding the county charter and representing the county in general.
—Ilana Arougheti
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Moreover, the Trident II is an essential component of the Navy’s role in upholding national security and global stability commitments.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
For me, upholding the highest ethical standards is non-negotiable.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
In a 6-3 ruling, the high court struck down a Louisiana map that includes two majority-Black House districts, upholding a lower court ruling that found state lawmakers relied too heavily on race.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The weight of internal expectations and upholding the responsibility to the team is already enough pressure to push an NBA player to their breaking point.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Trump is counting on the justices to reject the discrimination charge as a majority did in 2018 when upholding his immigration travel ban against predominantly Muslim countries.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
DeSantis has pointed to a Florida Supreme Court ruling upholding his map as the justification for redistricting.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
In addition, the NFL alleged that the report card surveys interfered with the union’s upholding of Article 39, Section 5, which mandates that the league and union jointly conduct an anonymous survey at least once every three years regarding players’ opinions on medical care and staff.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even outside of the realm of images, and speaking more generally to all professional practices in PR and advertising, truth is vital to upholding professional credibility.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Under the county charter, the executive’s responsibilities include overseeing the county’s municipal departments, correcting errors in tax assessments, executing certain contracts, upholding the county charter and representing the county in general.
—Ilana Arougheti
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Moreover, the Trident II is an essential component of the Navy’s role in upholding national security and global stability commitments.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
For me, upholding the highest ethical standards is non-negotiable.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
In a 6-3 ruling, the high court struck down a Louisiana map that includes two majority-Black House districts, upholding a lower court ruling that found state lawmakers relied too heavily on race.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The weight of internal expectations and upholding the responsibility to the team is already enough pressure to push an NBA player to their breaking point.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Trump is counting on the justices to reject the discrimination charge as a majority did in 2018 when upholding his immigration travel ban against predominantly Muslim countries.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
DeSantis has pointed to a Florida Supreme Court ruling upholding his map as the justification for redistricting.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upholding
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But the pair have a grudging mutual respect that makes for a fun, strange-bedfellows partnership.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Just as significantly, Anunoby spent much of Tuesday night defending Jalen Johnson, the resurgent Hawks’ only All-Star, who finished with a modest 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then Quentin Davie, the new coach of defending champion Hebron Christian and a close friend, called with an opportunity to join his staff.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Then Matthew Boyd needed surgery on the meniscus in his left knee this week, sustaining the injury while playing at home with his kids.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Margaret moved into his battle station and fought bravely, sustaining three gunshot wounds, until the British captured the post.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Tasks that must be completed quickly and require complex dexterity will be better suited to humans, whereas repetitive actions that include, for example, lifting heavy objects and low safety environments will be best for robots.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Only two years ago, Madrid were lifting their record-extending 15th Champions League title at Wembley while some voices around the squad were telling The Athletic the dressing room was one of the most united in years.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Years of static budgets, staffing turnover, a culture of industry deference and a sluggish response by federal regulators have left the agency unprepared to address a contamination crisis of this size and scope, said Demonbreun-Chapman and others.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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However, federal law requires that judges review arbitration awards with a high degree of deference and should only vacate them if there’s an extraordinary defect, such as the award was procured by fraud or the arbitrator failed to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Self-cleaning and self-maintaining public restrooms do exist, and other communities in the nation use them.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The briefing was different in the sense that Rubio effectively answered foreign policy questions while maintaining a lighthearted, playful composure with the press corps.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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Expanding access to high-quality early education, supporting the workforce behind it, and giving families clearer information is all part of the solution.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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In general, Korean skin care is often formulated with lower-irritation potential and barrier-supporting ingredients, which can be helpful if your skin concerns include dull skin or working toward a more even skin tone—especially for those with sensitive skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
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Since the event’s conception in 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties raising more than $117 million, according to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Clark’s legal team has also highlighted the role of the lead detective in the case, who was later convicted in an unrelated matter involving perjury and evidence tampering, further raising questions about the original investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Upholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upholding. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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