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
Its solid aluminum unibody safely withstands drops up to 6 feet.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Forsythia withstands some drought and tolerates clay soil if it is amended with organic matter.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Bruce withstands the fire zone long enough for the cash extraction to be completed, allowing the team to proceed with the second phase of the plan.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
Treating clothing with permethrin may be especially beneficial, since the substance withstands several washes.
—Lakshmi Chauhan, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Scientists in China may have solved both problems with a new lithium battery electrolyte that withstands cold temperatures and could double EV range.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
That record is so good, and Moon Safari withstands the test of time.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
Grayson likes to mix a cream foundation into a bottle of liquid foundation to create a thick, long-wear base that withstands a lot of sweat.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Read on to see how Danessa Myricks Beauty’s Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder withstands the test of time.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Forsythia withstands some drought and tolerates clay soil if it is amended with organic matter.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Bruce withstands the fire zone long enough for the cash extraction to be completed, allowing the team to proceed with the second phase of the plan.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
Treating clothing with permethrin may be especially beneficial, since the substance withstands several washes.
—Lakshmi Chauhan, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Scientists in China may have solved both problems with a new lithium battery electrolyte that withstands cold temperatures and could double EV range.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
That record is so good, and Moon Safari withstands the test of time.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
Grayson likes to mix a cream foundation into a bottle of liquid foundation to create a thick, long-wear base that withstands a lot of sweat.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Read on to see how Danessa Myricks Beauty’s Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder withstands the test of time.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstands
Verb
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The spacious interior accommodates towels, snacks and more, while the exterior resists dirt and scuffs.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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His victim, in her unassailable purity, resists him, thereby proving that the arrivistes populating the ranks of England’s most upwardly mobile class had a moral edge over the nobility.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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But Spielberg also opposes using AI to replace writers, directors, or producers essential to core artistic decision-making.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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By midday, the Moon opposes unpredictable Uranus in curious Gemini, so big-picture hopes can contrast with fast facts, shifting plans, or surprise updates.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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“Withstands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstands. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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