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as in to defend
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
worshippers upheld their joined hands and sang the praises of the Lord
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Recent Examples of uphold
Altieri was known for protecting creative rights while upholding broadcast standards.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
An assertion that has been repeatedly upheld in the courts.
—Anthony Vega, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
TikTok has argued that a U.S. ban violates the First Amendment, though the Supreme Court upheld the ban.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
By upholding Illinois' privacy protections, the court reaffirmed the principle that federal power over immigration does not automatically override state employment laws.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
An assertion that has been repeatedly upheld in the courts.
—Anthony Vega, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
TikTok has argued that a U.S. ban violates the First Amendment, though the Supreme Court upheld the ban.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
By upholding Illinois' privacy protections, the court reaffirmed the principle that federal power over immigration does not automatically override state employment laws.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uphold
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The defending Big Sky champion Bobcats are trying to replace star quarterback Tommy Mellott after falling to North Dakota State last season in the FCS title game.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
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
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Since the war, officials have suggested Israel would sustain what would amount to an air occupation of Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At least two people sustained bites after dogs were reported to be running loose in the Mount Hope neighborhood Friday evening, San Diego police said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Work on Empire Wind 1 was allowed to resume after BOEM lifted its order in May, following multiple rounds of conversation between Trump and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Aug. 2025
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The process for restoring sanctions that were lifted a decade ago under a landmark nuclear deal could begin at the end of the month if a meeting on Tuesday between Iran and three European nations fails to make progress.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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The group has maintained a devout following of millions of fans for over 40 years, and their most recent album, The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s 200 Albums chart back in 2022.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Regardless, the new system is easier to maintain because of its inherent design.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Each of the 11 charges against the men carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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According to California law, if convicted, the charge carries a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Local organizations and community members in Milwaukee are working to raise funds and support for both Hanan Refugees Relief Group and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, the pervasive use of surveillance technologies raises red flags around civil liberties and the potential for government overreach.—
David Ly,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Trump justified both sets of tariffs - as well as more recent tariffs - under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.—
Dietrich Knauth,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, a Republican who represents the far southeast corner of the county, has opposed the project, arguing Google will create too few jobs and pay too little in taxes to justify taking up nearly 470 acres of land.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
30 Aug. 2025
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Another substantial difference was that my dad had 400,000-plus [NASA] people supporting him, while Ed had Tenzing [Norgay] and a small supporting cast of expedition Sherpas and climbers.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Alina has shifted her focus from keywords to conversations, mining sales calls and support tickets for the exact questions customers ask, then creates content to answer them — filling topic gaps where competitors are visible, but Aura isn’t.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Uphold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphold. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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