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
USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
The post also included a father and son outdoor snap of Bronze and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback standing by a gray Easter Bunny bag.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
While most protests appear to be peaceful, there was a large police presence on standby as of 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Attacks on civilian targets Zelenskyy, in his nightly video address, said Ukraine stood by its proposal for an end to attacks on civilian targets and was ready for any form of discussion to achieve it.
—USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
The post also included a father and son outdoor snap of Bronze and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback standing by a gray Easter Bunny bag.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Rotation depth projected as a strength for the Twins this year, with Festa, Matthews and Andrew Morris giving them three MLB-ready top prospects on standby in St. Paul, waiting for an injury (like López’s) or struggles (like Paddack’s) to open the window a crack.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
While most protests appear to be peaceful, there was a large police presence on standby as of 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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Most recently a reporter with CBS News Detroit, Andres brings more than a decade of award-winning breaking news reporting and fill-in anchor experience across several markets including Kansas City, Missouri and Dallas, Texas.—
Andres Gutierrez,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Jim Acosta, a former chief White House correspondent and anchor for CNN, has signed with WME for representation.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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Through much of the 20th century, California’s salmon fishery formed the economic backbone of coastal fishing ports, with fishers using hook and line pulling in millions of pounds in good years.—
Alastair Bland | CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Anger and animosity are why fans clamor for the addition of short tracks on the schedule, and the backbone to why Bristol was once one of the hottest tickets in sports with a streak of selling out 55 consecutive races.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the current era, in which every bedrock element of the media business is in flux, however, even mainstays are being torn up at the roots.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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While cutting back on salt intake has long been a mainstay in treating high blood pressure, new research suggests that upping potassium intake might have a greater effect.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Of further concern is the growing reliance on premium offerings, such as Imax, which are driving more of a film’s bottom line.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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Because of its reliance on its richest people, California’s economy is sensitive to extreme booms and busts in equities and debt markets.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In a twist from the first Trump administration, which tried to kill Barack Obama's landmark health insurance law, Trump's Justice Department is defending the law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Almost no member of the alliance, on its own, can defend itself.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Those pillars don’t change, but AI will influence how they are built.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to the European Space Agency (ESA), a pillar of cold gas and dust 9.5 light-years tall is unfurling along the length of the new image.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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