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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
Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
These convictions demonstrate the professionalism and dedication of Yosemite’s protection team in upholding federal regulations and ensuring the safety of both visitors and first responders.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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
Verb
By upholding his virtue and revealing the emptiness of evil, Ignatius Maloyan earned sainthood, joining the enduring Communion of witnesses.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
These convictions demonstrate the professionalism and dedication of Yosemite’s protection team in upholding federal regulations and ensuring the safety of both visitors and first responders.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upholding
Noun
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Together, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of respect, safety, and integrity for all participants, staff, and stakeholders.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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They're grounded enough to treat everyone — from the CEO to the front desk — with the same respect.—
Jessica Neal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But naturally, Meredith can see right through this plan and refuses to get dragged into this mess — especially when Lisa is already starting to break down at the thought of Meredith not defending her.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then Vice President Cheney condemned those behind the torture scandal, while at the same time defending water-boarding as a useful means of extracting vital intelligence (many intelligence experts say water-boarding is torture, and its victims will say anything to avoid further abuse).—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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But that hope depends on sustaining the cease-fire, facilitating the immediate entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza at levels sufficient to match the enormous needs, and urgently restarting critical services, including education.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Isiah Pacheco won’t play Sunday after sustaining an injury late in last week’s win against Washington.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Saudi Aramco reported a surprise increase in profits and boosted its forecasts for gas production as the kingdom embarked on a policy of lifting crude output to grab market share.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Judges also review arbitration awards with a high degree of deference, meaning the side that loses the arbitration is often disincentivized to petition a judge to vacate the award.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Heneghan and Peng’s approach was one of visual deference.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Borrowers can help their case by annually certifying their employment with an eligible public service employer and by maintaining records of their loan’s eligibility, repayment plan and monthly payments.—
Jennifer L. Steele,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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The beauty, whose warmth was showcased previously during her days hosting on QVC, is known for maintaining a cheerful, positive demeanor, even amid challenges.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fix the City, the PAC supporting Cuomo’s bid since the primary, spent millions on television ads for the former mayor and against Mamdani.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pet Loss At Home, an organization of mobile veterinarians providing end-of-life care in the comfort of home, suggested that people supporting a grieving friend can send memorial gifts and flowers, or print photos of the pet to send along with a personalized card.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Upholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upholding. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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