as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision
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as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
our old standby in times of trouble
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Recent Examples of stand by
Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Our government should be ashamed to be merely standing by, taking notes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Louis Jacobson and Amy Sherman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Dec. 2024
Authorities are still on standby over Christmas and are investigating the matter.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Nigel Daggs, was standing by the truck’s front passenger door and also fired.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Our government should be ashamed to be merely standing by, taking notes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
Resources spent on putting activities on standby or maintaining them in an idle mode.
—Louis Jacobson and Amy Sherman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Dec. 2024
Authorities are still on standby over Christmas and are investigating the matter.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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With places like Miya as an anchor, my hope is that the restaurants that burned can rebuild and that the Altadena/Pasadena restaurant renewal can continue and become even stronger than before.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Buckeyes’ defense has been consistently ferocious this season, providing an anchor for an offense that needed to find itself.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Education is the backbone of society, shaping the mindsets of future leaders, influencers, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs through a blend of skills and knowledge.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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These critical components form the backbone of your security posture.—
Kevin Lynch,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Commercial humdrum use of AI will be the mainstay, while breathtaking breakthroughs in AI will be discovered in other countries but not here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Another brother, Michael, is a mainstay with the Denver Nuggets.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Supply chain localization may accelerate as companies reduce reliance on distant suppliers and mitigate geopolitical risks.—
Rusty Wiley,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Experts urged reliance on art advisors who can guide clients impacted by the fire to appropriate and reputable resources, as well as professional organizations like the American Institute for Conservation.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Stephens would do well to stop flagellating himself and the Never Trumpers and instead join democracy advocates in defending the rule of law in a dangerous new world.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration has defended the law by citing a compelling interest in national security.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have stood as pillars of empowerment and excellence for Black students in America.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2025
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Working-class men without college degrees now constitute a pillar of the Republican base, which remains primarily white but increasingly includes Latino men, a majority of whom voted for Trump in 2024.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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