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as in dignity
high position within society
a man of standing in his community
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as in position
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
my standing in the class at the time of graduation
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as in static
fixed in a place or position
bought the house and all standing appliances and fixtures
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as in vertical
rising straight up
all standing timbers are in sound condition
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as in sitting
to occupy a place or location
the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I don't know how you can stand that job
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later
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as in being
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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Recent Examples of standing
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The last couple standing wins a trip around the world worth $100,000.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Lindo received a standing ovation, during which Jordan could be seen smiling at his co-star from the audience and clapping.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In Scottsdale, there were hundreds lining the intersection of Scottsdale and Camelback roads, drawing families standing side by side.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The helper pushed Pastrnak’s point total to 90, but the only points that mattered were the ones in the standings.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The last couple standing wins a trip around the world worth $100,000.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
His best finish was 20th in the middle-distance standing event in Beijing.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Lindo received a standing ovation, during which Jordan could be seen smiling at his co-star from the audience and clapping.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
Around 100 people are still standing holding up signs and waving American flags.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In Scottsdale, there were hundreds lining the intersection of Scottsdale and Camelback roads, drawing families standing side by side.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing
Noun
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The commitment to repatriation reflects a broader emphasis on treating human remains with dignity regardless of their age or the circumstances of their discovery.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The discovery serves as a reminder that even ordinary projects like home renovations can unearth the extraordinary — and that every set of remains, no matter how old, deserves to be treated with dignity and care.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New York — US stocks slid and the Dow closed in correction Friday as uncertainty about the duration of the war with Iran and nerves about energy inflation continued to weigh on markets.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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If those flights go well, NASA hopes to launch one, and possibly two, lunar landing missions in 2028 before beginning work to build a moon base near the lunar south pole for long-duration stays on the surface.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At least 1,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, trained to land in hostile territory to secure key positions and airfields, have been ordered to the Middle East.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pittsburgh finished 2 for 18 with runners in scoring position and stranded 17.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike a tightrope, which is rigid and static, a slackline is constantly moving, demanding continuous, dynamic balance.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Both global and European population ebbed and flowed from generation to generation, but fundamentally remained static across centuries, held back by truly ferocious rates of infant, childhood, and maternal mortality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond the unit itself, The Avery markets a full-service lifestyle — more of a vertical resort than traditional condo building — where the amenities are part of the pitch.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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His most successful offenses in Baltimore were built around one of the most dynamic, dual-threat quarterbacks in NFL history, Lamar Jackson, who could toggle between power run concepts, RPO-heavy designs, and vertical play-action shots.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Warriors’ coach was sitting behind his alma mater Arizona’s bench.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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With average credit card rates still hovering above 21% and household debt sitting at record levels, more borrowers are having a tough time paying what's owed — and as a result, more creditors are taking a serious approach to collection, including legal action.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Accordingly, here’s a look at 10 high-paying careers that are dominated – or at least led – by women.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a 200-unit project receiving city incentives, for example, that would mean paying $200,000 rather than include 40 affordable units in a development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Standing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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