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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
Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Loge, which stands for Live Outside, Go Explore, is for the adventure traveler ready to fly through fresh powder, hit the trails, or soak up some rays while tubing on the Deschutes River.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
The terrain is checkered with fall colors and farm stands selling crisp apples, fresh doughnuts, and warm apple cider.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The outcome will tell a lot about where each team stands and will have big implications for the Big 12 conference.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Nearby stands a white brick wall with black letters.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Boyes estimates from one set of markings that the elephant stands at least 11 feet tall.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
For now, Hermione stands as an example of what collaboration between European defense companies can achieve.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Worse, some have swung to the opposite extreme, taking draconian stands on employee communications.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the party, grab your favorite pitcher and fill it with a big batch of the iconic margarita flavor—but make sure cake stands are out of sight once guests start sipping.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
In timber stands, larger dead and down material continues to burn and produce smoke.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
At SailGP events spectators sit in stands and watch a complex ballet of high tech competition on water.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The stadium has added seven new cashierless concession stands, bringing the total around the stadium to eight.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Rei-ho group did a five-minute exercise routine (10 to 12 slow squats and 10 slow sit-to-stands) at least four days a week for three months.
—Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
The question, as ever, is where Trump stands.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Union Jacks flap gently in the breeze; a golden slither of evening sun drapes a row of cottages; a red postbox, still bearing the initials of the late Queen, stands outside a village church, bathed in the fading light.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Loge, which stands for Live Outside, Go Explore, is for the adventure traveler ready to fly through fresh powder, hit the trails, or soak up some rays while tubing on the Deschutes River.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
The terrain is checkered with fall colors and farm stands selling crisp apples, fresh doughnuts, and warm apple cider.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
The outcome will tell a lot about where each team stands and will have big implications for the Big 12 conference.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Nearby stands a white brick wall with black letters.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Boyes estimates from one set of markings that the elephant stands at least 11 feet tall.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
For now, Hermione stands as an example of what collaboration between European defense companies can achieve.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The dolls are collector items and need stands to be displayed.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Worse, some have swung to the opposite extreme, taking draconian stands on employee communications.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Ahead of the party, grab your favorite pitcher and fill it with a big batch of the iconic margarita flavor—but make sure cake stands are out of sight once guests start sipping.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
In timber stands, larger dead and down material continues to burn and produce smoke.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
At SailGP events spectators sit in stands and watch a complex ballet of high tech competition on water.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The stadium has added seven new cashierless concession stands, bringing the total around the stadium to eight.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Rei-ho group did a five-minute exercise routine (10 to 12 slow squats and 10 slow sit-to-stands) at least four days a week for three months.
—Paul McClure 11, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
The question, as ever, is where Trump stands.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
Verb
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The scene is still an active investigation but there is no further danger to the public.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Decades later, the show’s influence endures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Six months later, the grief endures.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anyone making over that amount pays no additional tax.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wear it to the office with chunky gold earrings and ballet flats, or throw it on with leggings for casual errands—for less than $20, this staple pays itself off fast.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Paper‘s performance so far has justified the vote of confidence — the series now ranks as the second-highest comedy premiere in Peacock history behind Ted, per NBCU.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Asked how the children perform academically, Arnold said the school ranks very high in standardized tests.—
Andres Oppenheimer
September 18,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company’s market cap sits at about $63 billion.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Identity sits at the heart of digital trust.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since the Warriors haven't yet offered a deal Kuminga wants, there's a chance the four-year forward accepts the qualifying offer.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to buying tickets, Snell accepts volunteers to help out.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Civic pride meets global ambition The 2025 edition gathered nearly 13,000 attendees, including 700 professionals and 310 journalists, with screenings almost sold out and industry sessions at 90% capacity.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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School officials caution us that there’s more here than meets the eye; more on that in a minute as well.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, on the other side of the garage, Charles Leclerc has delivered podiums against all odds, while Hamilton has been finishing and qualifying lower than his teammate.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Climbing Academy alumnus-turned-instructor Kieran Hadley, MTB Academy head of school Riley Gardner, and dean of students Crista Wiles offer a behind-the-scenes look at how WCA is evolving, what makes its students stand out, and why this untraditional path leads to growth far beyond GPA or podiums.—
Emily LaPointe,
Outside Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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