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as in to sit
to occupy a place or location the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza

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as in to pay
to give what is owed for I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later

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as in to be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes if the city's baseball team wins today, they will stand first in the league

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noun

as in podium
a level usually raised surface marchers passed by the reviewing stand

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How does the verb stand differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of stand are abide, bear, endure, suffer, and tolerate. While all these words mean "to put up with something trying or painful," stand emphasizes even more strongly the ability to bear without discomposure or flinching.

unable to stand teasing

When is abide a more appropriate choice than stand?

Although the words abide and stand have much in common, abide suggests acceptance without resistance or protest.

cannot abide their rudeness

When can bear be used instead of stand?

The synonyms bear and stand are sometimes interchangeable, but bear usually implies the power to sustain without flinching or breaking.

forced to bear a tragic loss

In what contexts can endure take the place of stand?

While the synonyms endure and stand are close in meaning, endure implies continuing firm or resolute through trials and difficulties.

endured years of rejection

When could suffer be used to replace stand?

The meanings of suffer and stand largely overlap; however, suffer often suggests acceptance or passivity rather than courage or patience in bearing.

suffering many insults

When might tolerate be a better fit than stand?

In some situations, the words tolerate and stand are roughly equivalent. However, tolerate suggests overcoming or successfully controlling an impulse to resist, avoid, or resent something injurious or distasteful.

refused to tolerate such treatment

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Recent Examples of stand
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Among the supermajority of Republicans, zero women stood. Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 22 Jan. 2025 Long Island was once known for its extensive duck farming industry, but Crescent Duck Farm is the last commercial farm still standing. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
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According to a criminal complaint: Conservation officer Jimmy Van Asch visited the permanent deer stand on Glacier Park Iron Ore Properties land near Swan River Road on Nov. 10. Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025 It can also be used handheld, but Godox didn’t include a standard tripod mount for attaching it to stands — an odd omission given the company’s lineup of pro gear. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stand 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand
Verb
  • Addressing why the case was closed, the report noted that the U.S. Constitution forbids the prosecution of a sitting president.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The footage shows the determined dog, a female golden doodle, sitting resolutely in a corner of the couch while the man shares the same seat, both unwilling to concede the spot.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • That year, the award went to Chris Pronger of the St. Louis Blues at the height of the Dead Puck Era, when obstruction was tolerated and scoring was at a premium.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Israel will not tolerate violations of the agreement.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • The survey found that the importance of both work-life balance and pay increased with age, with baby boomers valuing them the most, at 88 percent and 87 percent, respectively.
    Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
  • About 30 bills have been filed as of Friday, Jan. 17 related to child care, pre-K and paid parental leave.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • There are corruption scandals, whisper campaigns, and possible bribery afoot, just like with those gossipy Vatican queens.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
  • There are political and economic benefits stemming from job creation.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Musk seemed surprised to be called up and walked over the podium after corralling his son X, who was wearing a red sweater.
    Brian Bennett, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025
  • In all, six American Nordic skiers landed on the podium during the 2023-24 season, including Ogden, Schumacher and Diggins, who won the crystal globe for the overall title for a second time in the past four seasons.
    Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The proof lies in your utter disregard for the law.
    Cody Copeland and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The former Höss residence lies just feet away from the Auschwitz concentration camp.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Library of Congress Over the generations, one question has endured: What, if anything, is owed to the people?
    Joseph Rushmore, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
  • This anniversary initiative shines a spotlight on its enduring legacy, with celebrated artist and cultural visionary Theaster Gates joining as a partner, cementing the store’s position at the nexus of culture and commerce.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • The county Board of Supervisors, which met Tuesday for the first time since fires decimated large swaths of the county, gave the chief executive office a week to sketch out the details.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The plan’s announcement comes after Trump and DeSantis met over a round of golf at the president-elect’s golf course in West Palm Beach on Tuesday.
    Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025

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“Stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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