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
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Trump stands by tariffs On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised to impose tariffs on countries that build their factories outside the U.S. or as a means of punishment against nations that allow immigrants to enter the U.S. illegally.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Tamia Fowlkes, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Utilize Active-Passive Failover Architectures Utilize active-passive failover architectures by designing your system with an active instance and a passive standby.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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In hindsight, Rodgers still stands by playing through his injuries.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Trump stands by tariffs On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised to impose tariffs on countries that build their factories outside the U.S. or as a means of punishment against nations that allow immigrants to enter the U.S. illegally.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
In the play’s 21-year history on Broadway, only a handful of Black women have taken on the role of Elphaba as standbys and understudies.
—Tamia Fowlkes, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Utilize Active-Passive Failover Architectures Utilize active-passive failover architectures by designing your system with an active instance and a passive standby.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 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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Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor whose steady hand helped guide CNN viewers through the unfolding tragedy of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, has died.Jim Salter and R.J. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 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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The Dominican distillery, in operation since 1888, has been a mainstay on back bars for decades.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The bookstore will be operated in collaboration with Claire de Rouen, a mainstay in the literary scene in London.Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government, defended the tech industry's need to bring in foreign workers.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
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What are the main ways opponents have defended Karl-Anthony Towns, and which have worked the best?James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Each of these pillars of the wellness program are incorporated into the guests’ stay at the Kneipp Hotel Hammerschmiede outside of Salzburg.Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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