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
The storm held firm down the stretch, withstanding two different 4-0 Raider runs to earn a Set 3 victory.
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Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
And the Broncos earn high marks in particular here for withstanding a couple of injuries to Pat Surtain II, as their star cornerback didn't come out of the locker room after halftime with a shoulder injury and then was quickly downgraded to out for the game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
What most people know about the classic snake plant is that reputation for withstanding neglect.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Swearing at myself, not withstanding.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
This admission seemed sad—critics are supposed to take pride in withstanding disagreement.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, are extremely durable, withstanding heat, water, and oil.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Fast forward to today, and bridges have become some of the most complex feats of engineering on Earth, spanning miles of open water, carrying high-speed rail, and withstanding extreme weather and constant use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Pique Interest Low-lift brassica plants make an impact and are known for withstanding light freezes (the cool weather enhances their coloring).
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
And the Broncos earn high marks in particular here for withstanding a couple of injuries to Pat Surtain II, as their star cornerback didn't come out of the locker room after halftime with a shoulder injury and then was quickly downgraded to out for the game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
What most people know about the classic snake plant is that reputation for withstanding neglect.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Swearing at myself, not withstanding.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
This admission seemed sad—critics are supposed to take pride in withstanding disagreement.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, are extremely durable, withstanding heat, water, and oil.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Fast forward to today, and bridges have become some of the most complex feats of engineering on Earth, spanning miles of open water, carrying high-speed rail, and withstanding extreme weather and constant use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Pique Interest Low-lift brassica plants make an impact and are known for withstanding light freezes (the cool weather enhances their coloring).
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstanding
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Martinez and Ruiz were present in court Wednesday and both have entered not guilty pleas to a federal charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dunn is charged with assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating and interfering with a federal officer.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wylde points out that some business leaders had other reasons for opposing him.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Five vehicles were driven past the ground prior to kick-off, carrying electronic billboards showing messages opposing antisemitism.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Withstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstanding. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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