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
Wardley, 31, had never lost in 21 bouts before Saturday, and somehow withstood numerous onslaughts from Dubois (23-3) without ever touching the canvas in a remarkable display of courage.
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Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But the 76ers withstood the punch and took a 55-50 edge into halftime.
—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
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
Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But the 76ers withstood the punch and took a 55-50 edge into halftime.
—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
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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Many Jewish people across the world are Zionists, and so there is a temptation, which needs to be resisted, to hold Jewish people across the world responsible for the misdeeds of Israel.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Trump endorsed a series of primary challengers against GOP lawmakers who resisted his efforts to redistrict Indiana ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Shabani argues that hardliners are not opposed to an agreement with the US, but rather want to be the ones striking the deal in order to gain influence and realign power structures within the country.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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At one point, Wyrick brought forward a measure to give board members more involvement in the selection process, but Scott opposed the proposal.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
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“Withstood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstood. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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