as in flying
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 standing up
Part of the Yeti’s appeal is its toughness, but standing up to extreme circumstances can also get in the way.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Then, with seemingly no provocation, the man can be seen standing up and whipping out a knife in his right hand.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Next to Zohny, Black is standing up, a brace on his leg.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The dispute reached the media and prompted some FBI agents to create whimsical memes lauding Driscoll for standing up for the workforce.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Surveillance video of the incident went viral online, showing a passenger seated behind her suddenly standing up and attacking her three times in the chest with a knife, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Members had the right to use facilities and other infrastructure that Natcast was standing up (for a fee) and participate in research.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
Brown-Trickey was eventually suspended for standing up to her tormentors, while her white aggressors went unpunished.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
This fight is not about protecting democracy or standing up to Republicans.
—Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Then, with seemingly no provocation, the man can be seen standing up and whipping out a knife in his right hand.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Next to Zohny, Black is standing up, a brace on his leg.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
The dispute reached the media and prompted some FBI agents to create whimsical memes lauding Driscoll for standing up for the workforce.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Surveillance video of the incident went viral online, showing a passenger seated behind her suddenly standing up and attacking her three times in the chest with a knife, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Members had the right to use facilities and other infrastructure that Natcast was standing up (for a fee) and participate in research.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
Brown-Trickey was eventually suspended for standing up to her tormentors, while her white aggressors went unpunished.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
This fight is not about protecting democracy or standing up to Republicans.
—Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
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The final result needed to be invisible, weightless, scentless, and makeup-gripping, all of which were achieved with flying colors—actually, with no color at all since the formula is completely clear on all skin tones.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Before flying, check your airline’s website for more details on what’s allowed.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many financial groups continue to report that spending is largely holding up.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
16 Sep. 2025
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This opens up numerous applications, Ibrahim says, proudly holding up a vial of the yellow-brown slush in the lab.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Employers who provide health insurance benefits for the bulk of working-age Americans might choose to enact restrictions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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