upholds

verb

Definition of upholdsnext
present tense third-person singular of uphold
1
as in defends
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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2
as in sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for an entablature upheld by a series of gracefully slender columns

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3
as in lifts
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 Synonyms for upholds
  1. defends
  2. sustains
  3. lifts
  4. justifies
  5. supports
  6. raises
  7. maintains
  8. carries
Verb
  • But Musk did not share the post attributed to him that defends those insurance companies.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • More than ever before, a power that defends against an aggressor now has the advantage over would-be aggressors.
    Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of defends
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  • These new spaces are where old money meets new ideas, creating a potent mix that sustains London’s position as a nexus for the ultra-wealthy.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The Philippine Constitution says that if a president dies, sustains a permanent disability, is removed from office or resigns, the vice president takes over and serves the rest of the term.
    Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of sustains
Verb
  • Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
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  • Is there enough to hold a child’s interest that justifies its cost?
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The high lifetime value of traders justifies significant investment in sophisticated intermediation infrastructure.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of justifies
Verb
  • The sale, which goes live later this month, is intended to raise funds for Irish charity Pieta, which supports those affected by suicide and self harm.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supports
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  • And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raises
Verb
  • As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US and encompassed under the Taliban umbrella, the network maintains its own distinct lines of operation, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of maintains
Verb
  • Each path carries weighty consequences.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carries
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upholds

up in the air

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