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
Connor Greene, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Traditional baskets woven from multi-colored beads stand by bamboo fences and trees hang over the stone paths.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors said a team of medical professionals were on standby at the court Friday to address Lai’s medical needs.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Advertisement Wu, in response, has stood by her city’s policies and vowed to challenge any enforcement efforts that cross legal lines.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Traditional baskets woven from multi-colored beads stand by bamboo fences and trees hang over the stone paths.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The dog and gear were delivered about a mile away to an ambulance on standby from Fairfield.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors said a team of medical professionals were on standby at the court Friday to address Lai’s medical needs.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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As occupancy declines, attention turns to smaller retailers who may need relocation support, and larger anchors who often require tailored solutions.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso casks have been the backbone of its style for generations, producing whiskies known for their dark fruit richness, nutty spice, and velvet depth.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is becoming a backbone of modern technology, from facial recognition to translation apps.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tanks have been a mainstay in battle since the early 20th century.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The series has been a reality TV mainstay since 2009.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This illustrates how widespread consumers' reliance on credit cards has become across all 50 states.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Microsoft now counts OpenAI as a competitor and has been increasing its reliance on its own AI models.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the way Herbert flashed early in his career, tossing seven touchdown passes and only one interception in a 2021 season sweep of the defending AFC champion Chiefs, had come to feel like a tease.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Responding to Joe Starnes, a Democratic congressman from Alabama, Flanagan proved to be a tough witness and defended the project as being a cure for American inactivity.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to a five-pillar plan shared with CNBC, Cruz also aims to create federal standards for AI, prevent AI from being used in harmful ways such as scams, allow free speech and address ethical concerns.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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China has committed $9B+ to its National Stem Cell Program, making regenerative medicine a pillar of state science.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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