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as in endures
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I don't know how you can stand that job
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as in pays
to give what is owed for
I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later
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as in ranks
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 stands
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Now, humanity stands at a pivotal juncture as the laborious, expensive and high-stakes process of attempting to convert such grand visions into reality is actually underway.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Creepshow, along with its sequel five years later (a third film and a TV series were made without King's involvement) stands as a low-stakes testament to King's ability to spin a yarn.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The Jamaican stands a firm 6-feet-1-inches and mirrors’ the very best of Jamaican sprinters over the years.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Boyes estimates from one set of markings that the elephant stands at least 11 feet tall.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
For now, Hermione stands as an example of what collaboration between European defense companies can achieve.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Rei-ho group did a five-minute exercise routine (10 to 12 slow squats and 10 slow sit-to-stands) at least four days a week for three months.
—Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
The question, as ever, is where Trump stands.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
To read more about PEOPLE, pick up this week's issue, on stands Friday.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
As the 41 percent gap between average earnings and living costs stands, according to CNV Internationaal’s 2024 Fair Work Monitor, 73 percent of workers are drowning in debt just to stay alive.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
The cover stars, whose issue is on stands now, divulged their creative passions (stand-up comedy for the cookbook author and acting for the high school sophomore) and how the mother-daughter-duo are helping each other succeed.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Owner Dick Monfort and his son Walker, the team’s new executive vice president, count on all of those things to put fannies in the seats and lines at the concession stands.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Now, humanity stands at a pivotal juncture as the laborious, expensive and high-stakes process of attempting to convert such grand visions into reality is actually underway.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Creepshow, along with its sequel five years later (a third film and a TV series were made without King's involvement) stands as a low-stakes testament to King's ability to spin a yarn.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The Jamaican stands a firm 6-feet-1-inches and mirrors’ the very best of Jamaican sprinters over the years.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Boyes estimates from one set of markings that the elephant stands at least 11 feet tall.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
For now, Hermione stands as an example of what collaboration between European defense companies can achieve.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
In timber stands, larger dead and down material remained receptive and contributed to fire spread where aligned with topography, particularly at the confluence of Dinky Creek and Bear Creek on the northern flank.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The Rei-ho group did a five-minute exercise routine (10 to 12 slow squats and 10 slow sit-to-stands) at least four days a week for three months.
—Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
The question, as ever, is where Trump stands.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
To read more about PEOPLE, pick up this week's issue, on stands Friday.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
As the 41 percent gap between average earnings and living costs stands, according to CNV Internationaal’s 2024 Fair Work Monitor, 73 percent of workers are drowning in debt just to stay alive.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
The cover stars, whose issue is on stands now, divulged their creative passions (stand-up comedy for the cookbook author and acting for the high school sophomore) and how the mother-daughter-duo are helping each other succeed.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Owner Dick Monfort and his son Walker, the team’s new executive vice president, count on all of those things to put fannies in the seats and lines at the concession stands.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
Verb
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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There is no product in that space other than the MG Cyberster.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Decades later, the show’s influence endures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Six months later, the grief endures.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whelan said that a costuming Easter egg in the play pays tribute to original Love Boat captain Gavin MacLeod.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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For professionals seeking meaningful work that pays well and makes a difference, the opportunities in 2025 are both diverse and enduring.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Arkansas ranks high as a national leader in the school choice movement, the head of the state's Educational Freedom Accounts program said Thursday, citing standings from several think tanks and advocacy groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This upholstered bed sits close to the ground, delivering a modern look and a more spacious feel to your bedroom.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The increase lifted his total fortune to $393 billion, ahead of Musk who sits at $385 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The machine only accepts credit cards for payment.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although the crushed velvet exteriors are the most eye-catching details of the shoes, there’s more to them than what meets the eye.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pokémon meets Animal Crossing Although a new mainline entry in the Pokémon series is due out this year, Nintendo isn’t letting that stop them from pushing out more games next year timed to the series’ 30th anniversary in Japan.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Before even entering the iconic club room, a room full of textured fragrances were positioned on podiums like an art exhibit.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prior to this, Lando had the unfortunate distinction of being the F1 driver with the most podiums and no victory.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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