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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
Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
His net rating with independents stands at minus 45 points.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Nell O’Dell’s family owns the inn that stands at the Golden Crossroads, the place where all proper magical quests must begin.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
As mission teams progress through the countdown, expect to hear SLS, which stands for Space Launch System, to indicate the rocket.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Where Judge Hartig’s misconduct case stands The hearing wrapped up after weeks of testimony, including from the judge herself, fellow jurists and three neuropsychologists.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The second most productive site for ostraca in Egypt is Deir el-Medina, a former workers’ village in the Valley of the Kings — but Athribis now stands far ahead.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
But one demand stands apart from the rest.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
If the call stands, the challenge is unsuccessful and the team loses that challenge.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Reds players were already bursting out of the dugout to celebrate a walk-off home run when the ball Spencer Steer hit landed in Roman Anthony’s glove instead of the left-field stands.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Kiswani has been a lightning rod for political controversy, even taking stands against Mayor Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor and staunch proponent of Palestinian rights.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Texas is challenges the ruling that Powell is safe and the call stands.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Multiple Sacramento Bee readers reached out to the service journalism team earlier this year, wondering if the state mandates licensing or permitting for local lemonade stands.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Exhibitors view movies as the things that lure customers to walk past concession stands.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
While the Gulf’s defense-first policy stands, the minister condemned Iran’s attacks on energy facilities, ports, airports, and cities, accusing Tehran of intentionally striking civilians.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
That is where production stands, the source said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Bamako Encounters, founded in 1994, stands as perhaps the starkest example of this precarity.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
His net rating with independents stands at minus 45 points.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Nell O’Dell’s family owns the inn that stands at the Golden Crossroads, the place where all proper magical quests must begin.
—Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
As mission teams progress through the countdown, expect to hear SLS, which stands for Space Launch System, to indicate the rocket.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Where Judge Hartig’s misconduct case stands The hearing wrapped up after weeks of testimony, including from the judge herself, fellow jurists and three neuropsychologists.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The second most productive site for ostraca in Egypt is Deir el-Medina, a former workers’ village in the Valley of the Kings — but Athribis now stands far ahead.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
But one demand stands apart from the rest.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
If the call stands, the challenge is unsuccessful and the team loses that challenge.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
You may be enticed by a new set of stairs on the northeast side, next to the Bleymaier Football Center, but those are for people sitting in the eastside stands.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Reds players were already bursting out of the dugout to celebrate a walk-off home run when the ball Spencer Steer hit landed in Roman Anthony’s glove instead of the left-field stands.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Kiswani has been a lightning rod for political controversy, even taking stands against Mayor Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor and staunch proponent of Palestinian rights.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Texas is challenges the ruling that Powell is safe and the call stands.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Multiple Sacramento Bee readers reached out to the service journalism team earlier this year, wondering if the state mandates licensing or permitting for local lemonade stands.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Exhibitors view movies as the things that lure customers to walk past concession stands.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
While the Gulf’s defense-first policy stands, the minister condemned Iran’s attacks on energy facilities, ports, airports, and cities, accusing Tehran of intentionally striking civilians.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
That is where production stands, the source said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
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Not every county is on board, but there is now a push to expand it statewide.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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This narrow band of conversion rates in the low single digits stubbornly endures even as the ecosystem grows more sophisticated.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The nation that endures partly because of that principle owes a debt of gratitude to the New York Times, which filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Friedman’s court.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Austin also pays its top officials more money with a few notable exceptions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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On average, the federal government pays roughly 70% of the total cost of the overarching Medicaid program in Idaho, which includes the expansion.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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But at zero cost and minimal risk for most people, dark showering ranks among the more credible free wellness trends to emerge from social media this cycle.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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McKinsey’s Miami outpost now ranks as one of its fastest-growing offices in North America—its Miami headcount has grown fourfold to several hundred in the past four years—and Spanish Banco Santander is raising a 41-story tower in the city’s Brickell neighborhood.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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After two podiums in the first two 2026 rounds, Ferrari has a strong foundation from which to build on in this new era, one that’s allowed its drivers to be competitive even when facing a performance deficit to Mercedes, primarily in straight-line speed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Aicher has gathered nine podiums this season across slalom, super-G and downhill, with three wins from the speed events.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new school sits beside Star Middle School on Pollard Lane, something that has raised concerns from nearby residents about traffic congestion.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Coby White plays, Grant Williams sits When the injury report came out not long before tipoff, signaling who Charles Lee had available, one key name was missing while another was expected.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The facility currently only accepts trash from municipalities, not individual residents.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those who are not able to give instruments, the conservatory accepts monetary donations to its instrument repair fund.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Senate meets for an early pro-forma session Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Money meets group ideals as the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources and squares wise Jupiter in your 11th House of Friendship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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