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
Recently, the company withstood another setback when the New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing on its launch pad in Florida.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
But the Knicks withstood the pressure.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Iran has withstood immense military pressure for months and claims triumph on the battleground.
—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
The latest exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran may mark the end of a fragile ceasefire that has withstood numerous violations over the past two months.
—
Karen Deyoung,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
There's also attorney Mullins McLeod, who withstood calls from party leaders to shutter his campaign after dashcam video of his 2025 disorderly conduct arrest was released.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
The warehouse for wheat, hay and potatoes withstood four disastrous fires and two earthquakes long before it became known as a destination for brews with a view.
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Katie Lauer,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Jelly flats are a trend that have withstood the test of time, thanks to their whimsy, comfort, and low-key practicality (water-resistance for the win).
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Yesterday was a brutal day for biotech stocks, but one company withstood the broad selloff.
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Elaine Chen,
STAT,
3 June 2026
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
But the Knicks withstood the pressure.
—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Iran has withstood immense military pressure for months and claims triumph on the battleground.
—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
The latest exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran may mark the end of a fragile ceasefire that has withstood numerous violations over the past two months.
—
Karen Deyoung,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
There's also attorney Mullins McLeod, who withstood calls from party leaders to shutter his campaign after dashcam video of his 2025 disorderly conduct arrest was released.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
The warehouse for wheat, hay and potatoes withstood four disastrous fires and two earthquakes long before it became known as a destination for brews with a view.
—
Katie Lauer,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Jelly flats are a trend that have withstood the test of time, thanks to their whimsy, comfort, and low-key practicality (water-resistance for the win).
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Yesterday was a brutal day for biotech stocks, but one company withstood the broad selloff.
—
Elaine Chen,
STAT,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstood
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In some parts of Mongbwalu, locals have fiercely resisted health responders too.
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However, the Fed has resisted additional rate cuts during the inflation surge this year.
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In what is now the desert Southwest, Velarde was born among the remnants of the Spanish empire and lived under the flags of Mexico and Texas; briefly, the Confederacy, though his family opposed it; and finally, under the stars and stripes of the United States of America.
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Many residents have opposed the data centers.
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“Withstood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstood. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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