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
The rotation has withstood the unthinkable loss of Zack Wheeler.
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Popescu, the former foreign minister who is standing as a candidate for PAS, said Moldova has withstood Russia’s recent attempts to destabilize the country.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
At more than 150 feet tall, Gus has survived the Christian Crusades, seen the fall of the Mongolian Empire, breezed through the pines during the European Renaissance, and withstood changes seen during the Industrial Revolution.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Sep. 2025
But the hard-serving Opelka withstood the charge.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
After taking a 19-8 loss Friday while the Mets unveiled Jonah Tong for five inning, the Marlins scored five in the first inning, withstood two homers by Juan Soto in an 11-8 win Saturday and easily earned a 5-1 victory Sunday.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But Johnson – who did have a big first half passing – withstood the pressure to complete an 8-yard scoring strike to senior Ja’Dale Thompson on the Raiders’ next possession.
—Frank Rajikowski, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
The fabric has withstood his dirty shoes on many occasions.
—Melissa Maria, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Despite the calculations, the installation withstood only the first fifteen minutes.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Popescu, the former foreign minister who is standing as a candidate for PAS, said Moldova has withstood Russia’s recent attempts to destabilize the country.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
At more than 150 feet tall, Gus has survived the Christian Crusades, seen the fall of the Mongolian Empire, breezed through the pines during the European Renaissance, and withstood changes seen during the Industrial Revolution.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Sep. 2025
But the hard-serving Opelka withstood the charge.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
After taking a 19-8 loss Friday while the Mets unveiled Jonah Tong for five inning, the Marlins scored five in the first inning, withstood two homers by Juan Soto in an 11-8 win Saturday and easily earned a 5-1 victory Sunday.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But Johnson – who did have a big first half passing – withstood the pressure to complete an 8-yard scoring strike to senior Ja’Dale Thompson on the Raiders’ next possession.
—Frank Rajikowski, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
The fabric has withstood his dirty shoes on many occasions.
—Melissa Maria, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Despite the calculations, the installation withstood only the first fifteen minutes.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstood
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Many salaried workers at General Motors initially resisted the return to the office policy.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The move is a departure for an organization that has resisted significant leadership changes under the ownership of the Monfort family.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Israel Defense Forces’ chief of staff, Maj Gen Eyal Zamir, adamantly opposed the latest decision to take over Gaza City, and questioned the high-risk operation targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Despite pressure to act, Americans are, by and large, opposed to raising the FRA.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Withstood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstood. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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