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
However, through a series of experiments, Manser’s team successfully proved that windowed timber walls are capable of withstanding substantial lateral forces and enhancing structural stability.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Strength Isn't Static True resilience means withstanding and adapting to volatility while building the capabilities needed for sustainable growth.
—Kevan Yalowitz, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Additionally, on these kinds of missions, a rocket must keep its super-cold propellant at just the right temperature, withstanding extreme heat and cold that could cause fluids to boil off or freeze.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Following the reveal of the vehicle, Musk posted a video on X of von Holzhausen throwing a steel ball at the model Cybertruck before its launch, with its windows withstanding the force of the throw with no visible damage.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Strength Isn't Static True resilience means withstanding and adapting to volatility while building the capabilities needed for sustainable growth.
—Kevan Yalowitz, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Each Raptor engine must fire in perfect synchronization, maintaining stability during launch while withstanding extreme forces and vibrations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Additionally, on these kinds of missions, a rocket must keep its super-cold propellant at just the right temperature, withstanding extreme heat and cold that could cause fluids to boil off or freeze.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Following the reveal of the vehicle, Musk posted a video on X of von Holzhausen throwing a steel ball at the model Cybertruck before its launch, with its windows withstanding the force of the throw with no visible damage.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstanding
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Nash was arrested and booked into the Gila County Jail on charges of murder, endangerment and resisting arrest, police said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday resisting any potential federal deployment.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Their success was even more impressive considering the lack of a complementary wide receiver to prevent opposing secondaries from doubling Lamb.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lewis’ legislation also includes several additional changes to the initiative petition process, such as a ban on foreign adversaries from contributing to or opposing ballot measures.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Withstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstanding. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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