as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision
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as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
our old standby in times of trouble
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Recent Examples of stand by
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Even Big Ten commissioner Wayne Duke was left standing by himself waiting for Hayes.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Louis Jacobson and Amy Sherman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Dec. 2024
Authorities are still on standby over Christmas and are investigating the matter.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Rollie jumps to the ground and stands by like a good dog.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Even Big Ten commissioner Wayne Duke was left standing by himself waiting for Hayes.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
Resources spent on putting activities on standby or maintaining them in an idle mode.
—Louis Jacobson and Amy Sherman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Dec. 2024
Authorities are still on standby over Christmas and are investigating the matter.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
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Yet history can be a platform or an anchor, depending on your point of view.Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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In October 2023, a Chinese ship dragged its anchor hundreds of miles, destroying undersea cables and an undersea gas line connecting Finland and Estonia.Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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At my company, Live Proxies, building a remote, international has been the backbone of our success.Jacob (Yakup) Kalvo, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Taylor's elite production has been the backbone of the Colts' offense all season and will be crucial again on Sunday.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Initially founded by Lanny Edwards and Emmett Hahn, with the local businessman Bobby Berryhill's 'Original Chili Bowl' as the main sponsor, the event has grown in prestige and is a mainstay in the motorsport community.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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So who beyond lineup mainstays Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro could be asked to step forward?Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
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This reflects a significant shift from the historical reliance on self-certification. Implications for the Industry and Regulation This agreement signals a turning point in how passive investment giants operate within regulated sectors.Carrie McCabe, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Having the ability to grow without reliance on or external pressure from Wall Street empowers the company to invest in its long-term goals, focusing on the stability and progress that investors expect from a successful oil and gas operation.Ascend Agency, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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The compulsion for constant doing defends you from feeling unpleasant emotions and gives you safety and security even if the task itself is satisfying.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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And, speaking to The New York Post on December 28 Trump defended H-1B visas.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have stood as pillars of empowerment and excellence for Black students in America.Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Working-class men without college degrees now constitute a pillar of the Republican base, which remains primarily white but increasingly includes Latino men, a majority of whom voted for Trump in 2024.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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