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
Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 June 2025
Most commentators and experts are focused on the extreme economic and geopolitical damage of the tariffs themselves, while GOP lawmakers stand by, happy to let Trump flagrantly sidestep a law Congress had written.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
Here’s how to make this morning standby with fresh herbs and nutty goat cheese, from start to finish.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Verb
The initial reaction from Democratic Party leaders who have commented on Delgado’s challenge has been standing by Hochul.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 June 2025
Most commentators and experts are focused on the extreme economic and geopolitical damage of the tariffs themselves, while GOP lawmakers stand by, happy to let Trump flagrantly sidestep a law Congress had written.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Noun
Fans of Mexican restaurant standbys will find tacos ($3 each), burritos ($12), tortas ($13) and quesadillas ($12), made with proteins such as carne asada, adobada, pollo and chorizo.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
Here’s how to make this morning standby with fresh herbs and nutty goat cheese, from start to finish.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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The company, which operates more than 200 satellites currently in orbit, earlier this year announced a $230 million contract with an anchor customer to further the rollout of its next-generation Pelican satellites.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Still in the early stages of their respective careers, Mitchell and DeJean have the potential to be anchors for the Eagles' defense long-term.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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But the right one serves as your operational backbone.—
Kristin Russel,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Maintain the goaltending edge Sergei Bobrovsky has been the backbone for this Florida team all playoffs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Towering termite mounds, sculptural and otherworldly, are another mainstay of the landscape best examined up close.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Another Edmondson Avenue mainstay of bread consumption was the old Harley’s sandwich shop that had an outpost near both the Ward (Continental) and Hauswald Bakery.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The new belt was designed with reliance on Volvo's database of over 80,000 car-crash victims.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
6 June 2025
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The White House has been aggressively trying to pare back on America's reliance on foreign nations, imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum in February, citing national security concerns.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Andrew Cuomo spent $60 million of your money to defend himself in court.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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This controversial practice— likened to razing a forest just to catch a few birds— tears up fragile seafloor habitats, indiscriminately kills marine organisms, releases carbon stored in ocean sediment, and undermines the very ecosystems these protections were designed to defend.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Courage Courage is one of the four pillars of my leadership framework.—
Mick Hunt,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The real legacy Legacy is a pillar of KC2026’s very purpose.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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