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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Alex McCutchen, Beverage Director of the famed cocktail bar, The Patterson House in Nashville stands by the classic Gimlet.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition, a hazmat crew responded on standby due to hazardous materials stored in the building but away from the fire area.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Channel 4 has continued to stand by the doc throughout.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Alex McCutchen, Beverage Director of the famed cocktail bar, The Patterson House in Nashville stands by the classic Gimlet.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
The aircraft was pre-positioned from Auckland to Christchurch on Sunday, with a crew on standby for a weather window.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
In addition, a hazmat crew responded on standby due to hazardous materials stored in the building but away from the fire area.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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Even anchors, waders, fishing gear, life jackets and floaties can introduce the species.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Some anchors grappled with addressing yet another mass shooting, as well as the 44th school shooting this year, per CNN.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Noah Miles, a 2025 STATS Perform FCS Preseason All-American, is the backbone of the defensive line.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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She was driven to create healthier options for her family, and gradually built a foundation of knowledge that would later become the backbone of her business.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Dukes ball has been a mainstay of English cricket since the earliest days of the game.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Mark your calendars…CBS is debuting the 49th edition of the veteran Survivor Wednesday, September 24 just as summer mainstay Big Brother is about to conclude.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Coffee and Insomnia Not getting enough quality sleep and drinking coffee can lead to a cycle of coffee reliance and insomnia.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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Environmentalists warn that the growing reliance on natural gas to power AI infrastructure could cause countries like the U.S. to backtrack on climate commitments aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That said, Jarmusch went on to explain that independent artists such as himself shouldn’t be the ones to have to defend such a relationship.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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That led to a rare Fatal 4-Way at WWE Clash in Paris 2025, where less than a month after becoming world champion once again, Rollins had to defend his title against a trio of fellow main eventers. WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Results for Seth Rollins vs. Jey Uso Vs.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Police said no injuries have been reported, but the explosion sparked a massive blaze that sent black pillars of smoke into the sky and caused oil to rain down over the region.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The creation of the Colorado NHL Alumni Association formed under strong pillars.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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