as in resisted
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 withstood
UConn was on the attack more often, but Cloutier withstood all shots, including a point-blank shot from Shahan on a breakaway.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
When the researchers performed abuse tests, the multilayer pouch cells containing gel electrolyte withstood extensive drilling without any thermal runaway.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Melamine dishes and serve ware have withstood the test of time and proven popular even with the invention of new materials.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s no denying the beauty of a white diamond—its glittering surface and icy tone is a classic choice that’s withstood the test of time.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
And every time when courts reviewed it, when people who lied about the election were taken to court, the work of election officials withstood that scrutiny.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
In stress tests, the material easily withstood exposure to temperatures nearing 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
This jacket has withstood snowy shuffles on all fours without any tearing on the knees.
—The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Federal law also bars unauthorized immigrants from owning firearms — a rule that withstood a recent challenge in federal court.
—Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
When the researchers performed abuse tests, the multilayer pouch cells containing gel electrolyte withstood extensive drilling without any thermal runaway.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
Melamine dishes and serve ware have withstood the test of time and proven popular even with the invention of new materials.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s no denying the beauty of a white diamond—its glittering surface and icy tone is a classic choice that’s withstood the test of time.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
And every time when courts reviewed it, when people who lied about the election were taken to court, the work of election officials withstood that scrutiny.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
In stress tests, the material easily withstood exposure to temperatures nearing 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
This jacket has withstood snowy shuffles on all fours without any tearing on the knees.
—The Editors, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
Federal law also bars unauthorized immigrants from owning firearms — a rule that withstood a recent challenge in federal court.
—Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstood
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During the stop, officers tried to take the driver into custody for possession of narcotics, but the suspect resisted and started a fight with the officers.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had initially resisted calls to set up a Royal Commission, saying the process would take years, which drew criticism from Jewish groups and victims’ families.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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Dave Jones, a former California insurance commissioner, opposed the exemption, arguing that the Department of Insurance’s climate disclosure program is described as voluntary and does not require full reporting of emissions.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Macklem said Measmer is opposed to a casino in Cabarrus County, while Crutchfield sponsored pro-gambling legislation while in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Withstood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstood. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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