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
Jayson Tatum had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes, Neemias Queta had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics withstood a late charge to beat Washington 111-100 on Saturday night and send the Wizards to their 11th straight loss.
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CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Trends come and go, but there are certain bag styles that have withstood the test of time.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Unlike Utah and Chicago, teams trying to lose who just so happened to luck into unexpected wins, the visiting and contending Minnesota Timberwolves established themselves early, withstood a spirited Golden State rally and handed the Warriors a 127-117 loss.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
An American Legion hall that has withstood many a coastal storm mysteriously collapsed as a volatile cold front crossed North Carolina, and the National Weather Service is trying to pinpoint a cause.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The popular coastal restaurant that’s celebrating 30 years in operation this year withstood the Palisades fire that tore through Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Topanga Canyon over a year ago, suffering only smoke damage.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Her Mist withstood 40 points from Kelsey Plum last night, too.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Chauncey Wiggins scored 18 points with the help of 4-of-7 shooting from 3-point range and Lajae Jones scored 18 points, and Florida State withstood Pittsburgh's rally to beat the Panthers 75-74 on Wednesday night.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
UConn was on the attack more often, but Cloutier withstood all shots, including a point-blank shot from Shahan on a breakaway.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Trends come and go, but there are certain bag styles that have withstood the test of time.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Unlike Utah and Chicago, teams trying to lose who just so happened to luck into unexpected wins, the visiting and contending Minnesota Timberwolves established themselves early, withstood a spirited Golden State rally and handed the Warriors a 127-117 loss.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
An American Legion hall that has withstood many a coastal storm mysteriously collapsed as a volatile cold front crossed North Carolina, and the National Weather Service is trying to pinpoint a cause.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The popular coastal restaurant that’s celebrating 30 years in operation this year withstood the Palisades fire that tore through Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Topanga Canyon over a year ago, suffering only smoke damage.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Her Mist withstood 40 points from Kelsey Plum last night, too.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Chauncey Wiggins scored 18 points with the help of 4-of-7 shooting from 3-point range and Lajae Jones scored 18 points, and Florida State withstood Pittsburgh's rally to beat the Panthers 75-74 on Wednesday night.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
UConn was on the attack more often, but Cloutier withstood all shots, including a point-blank shot from Shahan on a breakaway.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstood
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The suit claims Tesla resisted Dondero’s efforts to obtain discovery and moved to compel arbitration, which was denied.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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The workers who navigated those transitions successfully weren’t the ones who resisted change.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Babiš has opposed some key European Union policies on environment and migration and rejected any financial aid for Ukraine and guarantees for EU loans to the country fighting the Russian invasion, joining the ranks of Prime Ministers Viktor Orbán of Hungary and Robert Fico of Slovakia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Uber and Lyft opposed the rate hike, and a spokesperson for Uber said passengers can expect the rate hike to get added to the cost of their rides.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Withstood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstood. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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