Thesaurus results for STANDS UP

stands up

verb

present tense third-person singular of stand up

as in flies

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis

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Recent Examples of stands up At one point, when Reagan suggests sharing missile-defense technology, Gorbachev stands up and whines about how America will not even share dairy technology so that the Soviets can provide milk to their children. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 During the Falcons’ defensive meetings, everybody stands up and talks about their heart, mind and fist. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Sofia the First boasts a princess who is not demure, but instead loves adventure and stands up for what’s right. — Taylor Grothe, Parents, 4 July 2026 However, by the end of the film, Cameron finds his voice and stands up to his father, crashing the Ferrari through a glass window in the process. — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Midway through the proceedings, one of Paul’s friends stands up. — Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 In the video, Jessie, who is wearing a blue bikini, puts one foot on her husband's thigh and the other on his shoulder, hooking it around his neck, and stands up steadily while flashing her arm muscles at the camera. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026 Every generation stands up to serve. — CBS News, 24 May 2026 The juicy dark meat stands up to the creaminess of the sauce. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026

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This essential oil contains high concentrations of menthol, which produces a powerful scent that flies dislike.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026
The few times White Sox batters made solid contact — flies to the warning track or infielder liners — his fielders were in position.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of flies

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Except that’s how the entertainment business works these days, and those deals did pay them millions (the Netflix production deal was reported to be in the $100-million range).

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Communications, however, is one of the few functions that regularly works across every part of the business.

— Caroline Johns, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of works

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The diagnosis holds up, and the crypto casino economy has grown on that demand.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
If the offensive line holds up, at least better than the year before, then the ground game should be able to win the time-of-possession battle, wear down opponents and open up the passing game.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of holds up

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