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
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.
—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
Dussault loves incorporating soft, elevated-performance fabrics into cushions or upholstery to make outdoor seating feel more like indoor living while withstanding the elements.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Dussault loves incorporating soft, elevated-performance fabrics into cushions or upholstery to make outdoor seating feel more like indoor living while withstanding the elements.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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He was arrested for arson, resisting/delaying/obstructing firefighters, and parole hold.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Others also questioned how much time was allotted for those opposing the project, such as Flojaune Cofer, who is running to replace Serna on the board and appears likely to advance to the November general election.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The video was obviously not received well, and officials at Texas Tech were enduring a tremendous amount of backlash from opposing conference leaders from across the Big 12.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Withstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstanding. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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