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as in endures
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I don't know how you can stand that job
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as in pays
to give what is owed for
I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later
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as in ranks
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 stands
Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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Bridget Borgobello
july 03,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
The Lakers, after agreeing to trade center Deandre Ayton to Washington for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks on Friday, could look for a backup center and wing defender to round out their roster, which stands at 13.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
On the men’s side, Chestnut stands as the undisputed standard.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Mexico stands one win from history as England arrives at Azteca for World Cup showdown.
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Alex Connor,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Republicans have also alleged that Mary Peltola, the frontrunner Democratic candidate for Senate, stands to benefit from voter confusion over both Sullivans.
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Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Eighteen establishments, including multiple bars and food stands at AT&T Stadium, received a perfect score of 100.
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Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Attendees can enjoy lively sets before and after each screening from Cinespia’s signature DJs, along with a free photo booth, a wine bar and concession stands throughout the evening.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
A couple thousand Bosnian fans, most in royal blue shirts, wedged into the south stands.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
In Hruska’s estimation, some of the fireworks for sale at roadside stands are simply too powerful for amateur use.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
The state's effort is reigniting attention around the legality of lemonade stands.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
For more from Kathie Lee Gifford, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE on stands Friday.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
In Qatar, Sebastian was the one in stands, cheering on his dad.
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Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The vast majority of Wilkins’ X feed is devoted to taking MAGA positions, and not to promoting her musical endeavors, as an activist taking stands for the NRA and other organizations.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
For example, participants could perform push-ups against a kitchen counter or wall, or use their hands on their knees for support during chair stands.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
It was fought on the very ground where the Savannah History Museum now stands.
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Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
—
Bridget Borgobello
july 03,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
The Lakers, after agreeing to trade center Deandre Ayton to Washington for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks on Friday, could look for a backup center and wing defender to round out their roster, which stands at 13.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
On the men’s side, Chestnut stands as the undisputed standard.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Mexico stands one win from history as England arrives at Azteca for World Cup showdown.
—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Republicans have also alleged that Mary Peltola, the frontrunner Democratic candidate for Senate, stands to benefit from voter confusion over both Sullivans.
—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Eighteen establishments, including multiple bars and food stands at AT&T Stadium, received a perfect score of 100.
—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
Attendees can enjoy lively sets before and after each screening from Cinespia’s signature DJs, along with a free photo booth, a wine bar and concession stands throughout the evening.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Noun
Tredessa Travers and her daughter, Kennedy, headed straight for water ice stands.
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Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
A couple thousand Bosnian fans, most in royal blue shirts, wedged into the south stands.
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
In Hruska’s estimation, some of the fireworks for sale at roadside stands are simply too powerful for amateur use.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
The state's effort is reigniting attention around the legality of lemonade stands.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
For more from Kathie Lee Gifford, pick up the new issue of PEOPLE on stands Friday.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
In Qatar, Sebastian was the one in stands, cheering on his dad.
—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The vast majority of Wilkins’ X feed is devoted to taking MAGA positions, and not to promoting her musical endeavors, as an activist taking stands for the NRA and other organizations.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
For example, participants could perform push-ups against a kitchen counter or wall, or use their hands on their knees for support during chair stands.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
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Not to do what is economically beneficial, even if there is an argument that is in a client’s immediate best interest, but in holding power to the law.
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Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
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This endures, despite the equally entrenched Hottentot Venus trope of the hypersexualized Black female.
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Times change and empires crumble, yet the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest endures.
Verb
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Currently, a person who earns $184,500 per year pays the same amount in annual Social Security taxes as a person who earns $5 million per year.
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The Goalkeeper’s Hands The keeper is the only player allowed to use their hands, and pays for it up top.
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Leaving Boise State as the winningest quarterback in college football history, Moore enjoyed a short NFL career as a backup before turning to the coaching ranks with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
Noun
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Sale items include classroom furniture such as desks, chairs, bookshelves, tables and podiums, the post says.
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The e-gates will use real-time biometric verification to match CLEAR+ members' face with their ID, allowing passengers to verify their identity in under five seconds and skip documentation checks at Transportation Security Administration podiums and proceed directly to physical screening.
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The side of the bracket where France sits includes some tough potential opponents.
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Evans said the socialist label won’t play in his district among the Latino population, which sits north of Denver, pointing to municipal results in Rutinel’s hometown last year.
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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That pressure should be maintained until Iran either fully accepts the three core conditions or the regime itself faces the prospect of collapse.
Verb
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
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Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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