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
It’s designed with interior pockets and a divider to keep belongings tidy, while its sturdy frame stands up to the wear and tear of airports.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The paddles seem to really make a difference in aeration to get foam that stands up.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Joining Rapp in his intellectual group, Adam Goldberg's Mike Newhouse nevertheless gets into a scuffle during the moon tower party but ultimately stands up for himself.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
But, to his credit, rather than turn against Kat, Dale stands up for her.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Vino Cobos Malbec stands up to the bife de chorizo, Santa Julia pairs beautifully with empanadas or skirt steak, Zuccardi complements cordero patagónico, and Bonarda works with Asado.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Thankfully, William stands up to his mother (with a bit of support from his father), and makes his decision to marry Peggy.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The paddles seem to really make a difference in aeration to get foam that stands up.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
Joining Rapp in his intellectual group, Adam Goldberg's Mike Newhouse nevertheless gets into a scuffle during the moon tower party but ultimately stands up for himself.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
But, to his credit, rather than turn against Kat, Dale stands up for her.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Vino Cobos Malbec stands up to the bife de chorizo, Santa Julia pairs beautifully with empanadas or skirt steak, Zuccardi complements cordero patagónico, and Bonarda works with Asado.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Thankfully, William stands up to his mother (with a bit of support from his father), and makes his decision to marry Peggy.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands up
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The 420,000-pound pole flies a 70-by-140-foot American flag that spans 9,800 square feet and weighs 250 pounds.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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The 20-minute ride with Balloons Over Rum flies high above terrain once traversed by Bedouins and used as a backdrop for films like The Martian.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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They are being told by their bosses what works based on data and research.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Carrie Preston has returned to reprise her beloved role as Elsbeth Tascioni, the quirky yet brilliant attorney who works alongside the New York Police Department to help solve crimes.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, Alphabet’s rally can remain on track so long as earnings growth holds up.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meyer's vivid descriptions paint a harrowing picture that holds up just as well as the film version's finale scenes.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Stands up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands%20up. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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