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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2
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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3
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
Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
Kobick later said her ruling stood on independent grounds that remain intact in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
The administration cites other recent Supreme Court decisions upholding -- on an interim basis -- the president's firing of members of independent agencies during the pendency of litigation on the merits, which could take up to two years.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
The decision by Judge Chen upholding the extension of TPS protections for Venezuelans granted under the Biden administration.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Quality Poultry & Seafood remains fully committed to regulatory compliance, transparency, food safety, public health and upholding the highest standards.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Redford's leadership was defined by consistently upholding his values, particularly environmentalism, over decades, building deep credibility and demonstrating the value of patience and staying power.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Ehlers’ duty as a public official includes upholding and respecting the legal process, not impugning it.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The justices came to the opposite conclusion in 2015 when upholding restrictions on the design of specialty license plates, which support a cause or organization.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
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Many of these regional partners are also building up their own advanced force projection capabilities and working more closely with Taipei on upholding freedom of navigation and maritime security.
—Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
Kobick later said her ruling stood on independent grounds that remain intact in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
The administration cites other recent Supreme Court decisions upholding -- on an interim basis -- the president's firing of members of independent agencies during the pendency of litigation on the merits, which could take up to two years.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
The decision by Judge Chen upholding the extension of TPS protections for Venezuelans granted under the Biden administration.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Quality Poultry & Seafood remains fully committed to regulatory compliance, transparency, food safety, public health and upholding the highest standards.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Redford's leadership was defined by consistently upholding his values, particularly environmentalism, over decades, building deep credibility and demonstrating the value of patience and staying power.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Ehlers’ duty as a public official includes upholding and respecting the legal process, not impugning it.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The justices came to the opposite conclusion in 2015 when upholding restrictions on the design of specialty license plates, which support a cause or organization.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upholding
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The team went to the Eastern Conference finals last season after unexpectedly knocking off the defending world champion Boston Celtics in the second round before falling to the Indiana Pacers.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pop singer and humanitarian Sting has likewise spoken out about this concept in the past when defending his performance in Uzbekistan in 2009.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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DeBoer and his staff spent the offseason preaching the importance of sustaining everything — every game, every drive, every play.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Birdville answered, with its offense sustaining its best drive of the night with big pass plays from Zach Wells and steady running from Christian Kargbo.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Celtics, in danger of squandering their once-endless pile of assets, needed a do-everything big man to complement Tatum and Brown on the court while lifting the young stars closer to their potential each day.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Torquemada also underlined the Netflix effect in lifting the Spanish capital to its status of a leading European production hub since the global streamer first set up shop locally a decade ago.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Accusations that the president is being bigoted with his video posts come weeks after issues around respect between political rivals and free speech were thrust into the spotlight by the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk on September 10.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Supporters also lined up to touch their foreheads to the Aryatara's feet, a sign of respect in Hindu tradition, and offered her money and flowers.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then, a mounting body of scientific evidence suggested that occasional burning is key to maintaining a healthy ecosystem in the park, leading park officials to implement a system of preventative burning.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The remakes will prioritize contemporary storytelling, elevated production values and fresh creative voices while maintaining the raw energy of the originals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beautiful clean coal has been a reliable energy source supporting American communities and economic growth for generations.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit will provide scholarships and supportive services for families raising children with autism.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prague Reuters — Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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In deference to the late, great Ryne Sandberg, who died from acute prostate cancer this past July at 65, this column about the current Cubs-Padres Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field is for him.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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For human rights advocates, Johnson’s reluctance to forcefully criticize Bukele at the time was a sign of his undue deference to the Salvadoran leader.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Upholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upholding. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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