as in resisting
to refuse to give in to
trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day
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Recent Examples of withstanding
Natividad's great-great-great grandfather adapted and so did his descendants ‒ withstanding every new attempt to erase their language, culture or traditions.
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Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Traditional materials capable of withstanding these conditions are dense, which hurts fuel economy.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Ten of those segments are capable of withstanding approximately 10 newtons of force.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
The state has a high tolerance for economic pain thanks to decades of experience withstanding war and tough international sanctions.
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Golnar Motevalli,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
When that web frays, ecosystems lose their ability to store carbon and produce food, water, and oxygen, while withstanding climate stress.
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Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
These cold-hardy crops are the backbone of an early spring garden, capable of withstanding light frosts and continuing to produce as temperatures slowly warm.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.
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Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations.
—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Traditional materials capable of withstanding these conditions are dense, which hurts fuel economy.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Ten of those segments are capable of withstanding approximately 10 newtons of force.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
The state has a high tolerance for economic pain thanks to decades of experience withstanding war and tough international sanctions.
—
Golnar Motevalli,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
When that web frays, ecosystems lose their ability to store carbon and produce food, water, and oxygen, while withstanding climate stress.
—
Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
These cold-hardy crops are the backbone of an early spring garden, capable of withstanding light frosts and continuing to produce as temperatures slowly warm.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Another bonus is that the panels are also more elastic than a wooden frame, making the houses better capable of withstanding earthquakes.
—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstanding
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These stunning, resilient shrub roses are bred to thrive in heat and humidity, resisting related diseases.
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He was arrested for arson, resisting/delaying/obstructing firefighters, and parole hold.
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The other opposing vote came from Supervisor Brian Pacheco, who declined to comment.
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Rutinel touted his Dominican background and accused Bird of not being tough enough in opposing ICE.
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“Withstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstanding. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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