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as in defending
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 sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
an entablature upheld by a series of gracefully slender columns
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as in lifting
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 upholding
Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Our goal is to continue expanding thoughtfully into new markets while upholding the high standards that have brought us to this point.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a federal appeals court refused to put its ruling upholding the ban on hold while the company appeals, giving TikTok just a few weeks to secure a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Defense lawyer Manny Arora argued that upholding the plea would violate Chesebro's constitutional right to due process.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
But the Supreme Court, which has a six-justice conservative majority, seems likely to rule in favor of upholding the ban, Josh Schiller, partner at law firm Boies Schiller Flexner, told CNN earlier this month.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Wisconsin urged the justices to let stand a ruling from the state’s top court upholding the exemption denial, pushing back on the charity’s assertion that the decision deepened a split among courts nationwide on how to assess whether a group has a religious purpose.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
What are the responsibilities of upholding that warrant?
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
And amid the mounting pressure of upholding their family legacy, secrets, lies and hard truths are exposed.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Opponents of the law say the lower court gave too much deference to the federal government’s national security concerns and not enough consideration of freedom of expression when upholding the law.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Our goal is to continue expanding thoughtfully into new markets while upholding the high standards that have brought us to this point.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, a federal appeals court refused to put its ruling upholding the ban on hold while the company appeals, giving TikTok just a few weeks to secure a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Defense lawyer Manny Arora argued that upholding the plea would violate Chesebro's constitutional right to due process.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
But the Supreme Court, which has a six-justice conservative majority, seems likely to rule in favor of upholding the ban, Josh Schiller, partner at law firm Boies Schiller Flexner, told CNN earlier this month.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Wisconsin urged the justices to let stand a ruling from the state’s top court upholding the exemption denial, pushing back on the charity’s assertion that the decision deepened a split among courts nationwide on how to assess whether a group has a religious purpose.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
What are the responsibilities of upholding that warrant?
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
And amid the mounting pressure of upholding their family legacy, secrets, lies and hard truths are exposed.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upholding
Noun
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Ai takes an innovative approach, modernizing the production in multiple respects.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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With all respect to the opening round, this is where things get real and when March goes mad.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Hurricanes pulled off a gritty 3-1 win in their first game of 2025 against the defending Stanley Cup champions, getting a standout performance from goalie Pyotr Kochetkov while the entire lineup matched the Panthers’ physicality.—
Cory Lavalette,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Finney-Smith has fit in seamlessly, defending Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Anfernee Simons, Trae Young and Jalen Johnson across three games.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The falling birth rate is a concern in terms of sustaining economic development and the provision of support for large numbers of elderly people in the future.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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While many artists can easily build a brand and fandom on social media, and then release music across streaming platforms without a major record label deal, managing and sustaining an entire career takes more know-how.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.—
Saqib Iqbal Ahmed,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The good news is that lifting the freeze is quick and straightforward.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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However, the justices also seemed sensitive to the level of deference owed to Congress and the White House since the case could have ramifications for national security and foreign affairs.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump was demanding deference from Zelenskyy to show his inferior and submissive position as a recipient of U.S. aid and military support.—
Shannon Bow O'Brien,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The implementation of effective safety measures while maintaining technological momentum remains a crucial challenge.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Fostering those connections and maintaining them over time is crucial, and often where things get tricky.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.—
Ju-min Park and Hongji Kim,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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If your current job in comms is growing stale, consider pivoting to supporting an organization fighting climate change.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Neurological conditions like neuropathy, which can change the sensation in the toes or feet, can also impact balance and mobility, raising the risk of falls, Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist who treats older adults at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told Health.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Upholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upholding. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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