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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
The announcement came just days after U.S. Rep. Rick W. Allen led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, urging her department to stand by U.S. manufacturers and workers in the LSPTV industry by ensuring that U.S. laws address trade practices viewed as unfair.
—Joe Hotchkiss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
These ensembles, which are made up of talented area musicians, play a stellar program of jazz and holiday standbys.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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Verb
To test how risky a location is, stand by the feeder and look at your windows.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
The announcement came just days after U.S. Rep. Rick W. Allen led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, urging her department to stand by U.S. manufacturers and workers in the LSPTV industry by ensuring that U.S. laws address trade practices viewed as unfair.
—Joe Hotchkiss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
With that in mind, be prepared for the slush in your hometown, or upcoming holiday travels, by having a durable boot on standby.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
These ensembles, which are made up of talented area musicians, play a stellar program of jazz and holiday standbys.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
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The taut film explores how the U.S. team from ABC Sports, led by its now-legendary anchor Jim McKay, arrives at the games flying high.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kate Snow Kate Snow is a senior national correspondent for NBC News and an anchor for NBC Nightly News.Marina Kopf, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Annual sustainability reports should also serve as the backbone of your overall corporate narrative.Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 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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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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However, the broader push to localize semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains aligns with long-term industry trends.John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The district staff is still working to reduce reliance on costly contractors, fill vacancies, complete training and upgrade its data management software, among other tasks.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite so much going on in his life, Anthony’s zeal for defending the rights of insurance policyholders remains as strong as ever.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In late 2021, New York State Attorney General Letitia James released documents showing Chris Cuomo, while employed at CNN, took an active hand in helping his brother defend himself.Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Cheap electricity has been a pillar for Norwegian industry, but with demand rising because of the electrification of road transport and other sectors, the cost of electricity will rise.Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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When a customs officer reached into Soto-Morando's truck to stop him from leaving, Soto-Morando propelled toward the gate and crashed into a pillar on the United States side, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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