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
But the 76ers withstood the punch and took a 55-50 edge into halftime.
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Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
American democracy has withstood many forces seeking to destroy it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Jack County also withstood EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Maryland is one of two states that withstood demands from the national parties to redistrict.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
While child stars come and go, washed out at 15 and forgotten at 20, Michael has withstood intense exposure for eight years—a remarkable feat for any performer.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Though the world’s largest energy importer has largely withstood the worst of the global supply crunch sparked by the Iran war, the conflict has nonetheless exposed some vulnerabilities, leading Beijing to look at cheap domestic coal as an alternative to replace natural gas imports.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Thiago’s goal was the latest cruel setback for a side that had conceded a penalty after three minutes and narrowly withstood an aerial bombardment early in the second half.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, La Concha withstood both and was ready to welcome guests when travel rebounded after World War II.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
American democracy has withstood many forces seeking to destroy it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Jack County also withstood EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Maryland is one of two states that withstood demands from the national parties to redistrict.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
While child stars come and go, washed out at 15 and forgotten at 20, Michael has withstood intense exposure for eight years—a remarkable feat for any performer.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Though the world’s largest energy importer has largely withstood the worst of the global supply crunch sparked by the Iran war, the conflict has nonetheless exposed some vulnerabilities, leading Beijing to look at cheap domestic coal as an alternative to replace natural gas imports.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Thiago’s goal was the latest cruel setback for a side that had conceded a penalty after three minutes and narrowly withstood an aerial bombardment early in the second half.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, La Concha withstood both and was ready to welcome guests when travel rebounded after World War II.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstood
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But critics say Sheinbaum’s government has resisted taking steps against corrupt politicians linked to the ruling party.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Residents who resisted the charms of the governor’s multimillion-dollar press team were already raising an eyebrow at the bold claims and estimates.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hell’s Kitchen resident Terrell Drummond, who opposed siting the drop-in center there, said homeless people hang around outside the place all hours of the night.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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In the runoff, however, she was defeated by Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who benefited from a broad coalition of voters opposed to her candidacy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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“Withstood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstood. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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