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
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Immediately after Trump's pardons — which included defendants who violently assaulted police officers and those with long criminal records — the Department of Justice appeared to stand by the separate gun charges.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Environmental lawyers are also on standby for any directives issued in the future that could violate existing environmental laws, according to several sources familiar with the lawsuits already being prepared against the Trump administration.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Foot traffic to Costco, which has stood by its DEI policies, increased 4.6%.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Immediately after Trump's pardons — which included defendants who violently assaulted police officers and those with long criminal records — the Department of Justice appeared to stand by the separate gun charges.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
An officer remains on standby, waiting for his release so he can be taken into custody.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Environmental lawyers are also on standby for any directives issued in the future that could violate existing environmental laws, according to several sources familiar with the lawsuits already being prepared against the Trump administration.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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The Crossroads, with its First Friday celebrations and numerous food and beverage options, seemed like the perfect place to drop anchor.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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Major Garrett will become the full-time anchor of America Decides on the CBS News 24/7 streaming network, while continuing as CBS News chief Washington correspondent.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On the other side of the screen, Ukrainians die, lose territory, see apartment blocks reduced to rubble, consider desertion, and watch the backbone of their western support dissolve.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, after leaving Wednesday’s Champions League game with an apparent knee injury, mainstay John Stones will be out for the foreseeable future – leaving another hole in a once solid and coherent wall. Offensively, Arne Slot’s side leads the league with 60 goals ahead of City’s 52.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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As a Green Book mainstay, the business at 212-214 E. 16th St. operated as the Jacobs Cleaners Building under owner Meyer O. Jacobs.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sourcing the minerals from Ukraine would reduce future reliance on Russia and China.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Nine of 10 respondents said Canada should reduce its reliance on the United States.—
Kate Linthicum and Denis Calnan Los Angeles Times (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Adams then would be afforded some type of public hearing to defend himself against the claims.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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China’s foreign minister on Thursday defended South Africa’s effort to promote solidarity, equality and sustainability at Group of 20 gatherings this year, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio boycotted the first high-level meeting in Johannesburg this week because of that focus.—
John Eligon,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There he is befriended by Tommy, a seeming pillar of the community.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Germany could be one of the countries most exposed to tariffs if they are implemented as exports are a key pillar for its economy.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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