as in resists
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 withstands
The key to effectively cleaning a grill is a durable grill brush that withstands high heat, like this $30 option that’s made sans metal bristles.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
In doing so, the NUAA team created an active metal structure that withstands aerodynamic forces.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Its tough shell withstands the wear and tear of holiday travel, while the roomy interior makes packing feel more seamless.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
When walking, this tendon withstands three times your body weight and when jumping, up to seven times your body weight.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Most companies will struggle to provide concrete evidence that withstands scrutiny.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
For their deregulatory actions to stick, agencies will need to do the hard work of developing a record that withstands judicial scrutiny.
—Susan E. Dudley, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That also withstands the test of time.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
In doing so, the NUAA team created an active metal structure that withstands aerodynamic forces.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Its tough shell withstands the wear and tear of holiday travel, while the roomy interior makes packing feel more seamless.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
When walking, this tendon withstands three times your body weight and when jumping, up to seven times your body weight.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Most companies will struggle to provide concrete evidence that withstands scrutiny.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
For their deregulatory actions to stick, agencies will need to do the hard work of developing a record that withstands judicial scrutiny.
—Susan E. Dudley, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That also withstands the test of time.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstands
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When Bz points north, Earth’s field resists it; when Bz swings south, the two fields connect, allowing plasma to stream in.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jaime resists Colby at first — not for long, really — after which, their physical interplay is presented with her pleasure as the priority.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the movie, Neil (Richard Benjamin in his feature film debut) opposes the competitive, consumerist values fervently practiced by Brenda’s family.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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Getty Images Turkey opposes a military intervention against warning such an action would lead to regional instability.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Withstands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstands. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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