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as in dignity
high position within society
a man of standing in his community
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as in position
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
my standing in the class at the time of graduation
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as in static
fixed in a place or position
bought the house and all standing appliances and fixtures
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as in vertical
rising straight up
all standing timbers are in sound condition
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as in sitting
to occupy a place or location
the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I don't know how you can stand that job
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later
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as in being
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
if the city's baseball team wins today, they will stand first in the league
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Recent Examples of standing
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Oklahoma ranks 45th out of 50 in terms of the highest incomes needed by households to maintain a middle-class standing.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
The play — with Jon Bernthal in the role that Al Pacino played in 1975 — got a standing ovation.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Marissa Armas, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The village’s Black residents, including Hettie, are energized by a promising but tangled effort to redress a long-standing injustice—the unequal compensation received by Black South African soldiers in the Second World War.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The audio giant just unveiled five bonkers iterations of its Beolab 90 standing speaker to celebrate its anniversary, each akin to a curvaceous work of art with a powerhouse sound system built within.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Oklahoma ranks 45th out of 50 in terms of the highest incomes needed by households to maintain a middle-class standing.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
By far the biggest reaction — a standing ovation and roar of approval — was when Emily Gregory was introduced.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
The play — with Jon Bernthal in the role that Al Pacino played in 1975 — got a standing ovation.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
There were photographs of Banks standing next to the statue.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The village’s Black residents, including Hettie, are energized by a promising but tangled effort to redress a long-standing injustice—the unequal compensation received by Black South African soldiers in the Second World War.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing
Noun
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Benny did it with grace, dignity, and courage, facing challenges that many of us cannot imagine.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York For All protects our constitutional rights and with that, the inherent dignity of every human being.—
Peter Cook,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East wasn’t expected to affect March’s employment numbers; however, economists caution that the health of the US labor market and broader economy hinge on the scope and duration of the war.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Spacecraft interiors, mission protocols and the psychological challenges of long-duration isolation were grounded in actual engineering and psychological research.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rocker got off to a rocky start in the first inning after a ball slipped past the glove of Josh Jung, followed by a wild pitch, which put a runner in scoring position with only one out, before back-to-back singles by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart netted the Reds their first two runs of the game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-five candidates filed for nine Legislature positions, including 17 Democrats and eight Republicans.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tame Frizz Fast For static or flyaways, Phommachanh recommends applying a small amount of argan oil or anti‑frizz serum to the ends of hair.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Netgear makes a web interface available for managing more complex operations, such as port forwarding, DHCP/static IP assignment, and DNS configuration.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond the unit itself, The Avery markets a full-service lifestyle — more of a vertical resort than traditional condo building — where the amenities are part of the pitch.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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His most successful offenses in Baltimore were built around one of the most dynamic, dual-threat quarterbacks in NFL history, Lamar Jackson, who could toggle between power run concepts, RPO-heavy designs, and vertical play-action shots.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Boston was sitting next to Flavor Flav, who is a huge supporter of women’s sports.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Typically, Hansen said, the sitting president would be OK with members of Congress in their own party distancing themselves from the White House.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Accordingly, here’s a look at 10 high-paying careers that are dominated – or at least led – by women.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a 200-unit project receiving city incentives, for example, that would mean paying $200,000 rather than include 40 affordable units in a development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Standing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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