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
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.
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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
This classic name has withstood the test of time (from Winnie the Pooh to Hocus Pocus, too).
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Memento has withstood the test of time, thanks to memorable performances, intricately layered storytelling, and what the film ultimately reveals about our all-too-human willingness to deceive ourselves in order to escape unpleasant truths.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
A lot haven't survived due to materials used, but the Coriovallum limestone had withstood the test of time.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Purdue withstood an early push from Arizona and quieted the large contingent of Wildcats fans with a strong finish to the first half.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
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
This classic name has withstood the test of time (from Winnie the Pooh to Hocus Pocus, too).
—Holly Garcia, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Memento has withstood the test of time, thanks to memorable performances, intricately layered storytelling, and what the film ultimately reveals about our all-too-human willingness to deceive ourselves in order to escape unpleasant truths.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the women's NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
A lot haven't survived due to materials used, but the Coriovallum limestone had withstood the test of time.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Purdue withstood an early push from Arizona and quieted the large contingent of Wildcats fans with a strong finish to the first half.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstood
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Germany, by far Europe’s largest chemical producer, has resisted and wants to improve framework conditions, such as lowering energy costs and cutting red tape.—
Marilen Martin,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
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The survey shows a war inside big corporations as that rewiring is resisted at all levels.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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And our intervention happened despite a president who promised no regime change and who was opposed to starting new wars.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Peninsula Community Planning Board, a local advisory group to the city on land-use issues, has opposed the project, as have the Point Loma Association and Point Loma Assembly.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Withstood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstood. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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