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
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.
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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
The classic style has withstood the test of time and its modern iteration is no different.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
That decision withstood an appeal, and the dispute cost the city $7 million and three years in litigation.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Other kids in the household also had been physically abused, including a 10-year-old girl who withstood routine beatings with a belt over a 22-month period, Lake County authorities discovered.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The Celtics also withstood the first dud for Jayson Tatum since his return from Achilles surgery earlier this month.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
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
The classic style has withstood the test of time and its modern iteration is no different.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
That decision withstood an appeal, and the dispute cost the city $7 million and three years in litigation.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Other kids in the household also had been physically abused, including a 10-year-old girl who withstood routine beatings with a belt over a 22-month period, Lake County authorities discovered.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The Celtics also withstood the first dud for Jayson Tatum since his return from Achilles surgery earlier this month.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstood
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Desmon Moore also physically resisted officers, documents filed with the court allege.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite the Air Force trying to phase out the A-10, Congress has resisted its efforts and blocked attempts to reduce the number of these aircraft.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Following the deadly shooting of two Americans by immigration agents in Minneapolis earlier this year, congressional Democrats have opposed funding ICE and CBP without policy changes, but the two parties have been unable to reach an agreement on reforms.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Iraqi militias form a key node in Iran’s network of regional proxies opposed to the US and Israel, and Baghdad also relies on Tehran for supplies of natural gas.—
Patrick Sykes,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Withstood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstood. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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