withstand
verb
with·stand
with-ˈstand 
wit͟h-
withstood
with-ˈstu̇d
wit͟h-
; withstanding
1
a
: to stand up against : oppose with firm determination
especially
: to resist successfully
b
: to be proof against : resist the effect of
withstand the impact of a landing—
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archaic
: to stop or obstruct the course of
Examples of withstand in a Sentence
cookware that can withstand high temperatures
I couldn't withstand the rigors of army life.
They withstood attacks from many critics.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
The Yankees have more resources to withstand injuries than most major-league clubs.
—John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The watch also needed to be able to withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as up to 12 Gs of acceleration.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Francisco Lindor homered two more times to provide just enough cushion to withstand a ninth-inning rally from the Phillies.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Withstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/withstand. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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withstand
verb
with·stand
with-ˈstand
wit͟h-
withstood
-ˈstu̇d
; withstanding
; withstanding
: to stand against : resist
especially
: to oppose successfully
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