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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
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
Twenty-year-old Osvald Soe, a defender who arrived from Denmark last month, stands 6-2 and may still be filling out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Smith had offers from the likes of Southern Miss, Arkansas State and Troy, and stands at 6-foot-6, 330 pounds.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Maryland stands at a crossroads.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
The casting show stands for a liberal dream and focuses on the individual.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The city’s Arson Strike Force got involved, and the building stands to this day.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The numbers nearly mirror the president's overall job approval rating from the poll, which stands at a 61% disapproval and a 39% approval.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce said in a post on Facebook that the businesses affected by the fire are the fabric of the city, saying that while the road ahead will not be easy, the community stands together in support.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Kravetz’s comments add JFNA, the umbrella organization of hundreds of local Jewish federations in the United States and Canada, to an emerging group of Jewish leaders calling to open dialogue with Jews who have recently taken stands against Israel or in support of its opponents.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Historically, the survival rate for teams that finish on 38 points or more stands at 80 per cent.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
According to guard Simeon Wilcher, the play of Mark and Vokietaitis as well as a string of late defensive stands keyed the Longhorns’ 14-0 run over the final 3 minutes, 35 seconds.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
State lawmakers can lift the ban and enjoy their freedom to tax the newly legal consumer fireworks plus the income from those Illinois stands.
—Brad Weisenstein, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The game will be played inside what is essentially a giant convention center, with about 18 rows of temporary stands tucked under a low roof in one corner of a massive building.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Rising around them in all directions were stands of towering redwoods.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
For showing off jewelry, there are bracelet trees, ring dishes with creative designs, and classic jewelry stands.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Officials said the new general fund revenue would not likely backfill all that the county stands to lose, but the money would be vital for preserving health care programming.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
Twenty-year-old Osvald Soe, a defender who arrived from Denmark last month, stands 6-2 and may still be filling out.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Smith had offers from the likes of Southern Miss, Arkansas State and Troy, and stands at 6-foot-6, 330 pounds.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Maryland stands at a crossroads.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
The casting show stands for a liberal dream and focuses on the individual.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The city’s Arson Strike Force got involved, and the building stands to this day.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The numbers nearly mirror the president's overall job approval rating from the poll, which stands at a 61% disapproval and a 39% approval.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce said in a post on Facebook that the businesses affected by the fire are the fabric of the city, saying that while the road ahead will not be easy, the community stands together in support.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
White attended Super Bowl 60 on Sunday and shared photos on Instagram on Monday, including one of him wearing a Patriots cap in the north end zone stands.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Kravetz’s comments add JFNA, the umbrella organization of hundreds of local Jewish federations in the United States and Canada, to an emerging group of Jewish leaders calling to open dialogue with Jews who have recently taken stands against Israel or in support of its opponents.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Historically, the survival rate for teams that finish on 38 points or more stands at 80 per cent.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
According to guard Simeon Wilcher, the play of Mark and Vokietaitis as well as a string of late defensive stands keyed the Longhorns’ 14-0 run over the final 3 minutes, 35 seconds.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
State lawmakers can lift the ban and enjoy their freedom to tax the newly legal consumer fireworks plus the income from those Illinois stands.
—Brad Weisenstein, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The game will be played inside what is essentially a giant convention center, with about 18 rows of temporary stands tucked under a low roof in one corner of a massive building.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Rising around them in all directions were stands of towering redwoods.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
For showing off jewelry, there are bracelet trees, ring dishes with creative designs, and classic jewelry stands.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
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There is no efficient transport of material in-and-out of the core, and thus, most of the star’s interior never gets a chance to fuse simply because of its location.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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While there is broad agreement that the nine-member presidential council should step aside after failing to make headway against gangs or oversee the organization of elections, consensus has broken down over what and who should replace it.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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One gets the sense of a man perpetually drawn to the edge of the unknown, as the boy to the edge of the sea—to questions about our primordial origins, about the etiology and eschatology of our planet, about what erodes and what endures.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the eastern United States endures a frigid February, advocates for incarcerated people are bracing for the annual influx of complaints about a lack of heating and warm clothing, problems that can be exacerbated by temporary crises like power outages during a storm.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Whoever leaves last probably pays.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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An impressive wine list pays tribute to the late Melvyn Master, Waxman's esteemed sommelier and former partner (the restaurant’s name comes from Jonathan and Melvyn).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Here's what countries pay their medalists and where the US ranks.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Miso ranks high on my own list of fun ingredients.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her daughter, Alexa, has notched seven podiums so far this season, including one first-place finish, and currently sits second overall in the World Cup standings.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Supplying uniforms for different occasions, including the opening ceremony, as well as outdoor and indoor podiums, Li-Ning decked the pieces in fiery red or in different shades of blue.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Patton said the treaty sits below Australia's alliance with the United States and its security agreement with Papua New Guinea, and is unlikely to clarify whether Indonesia would come to Australia's defense in the event of a regional conflict.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Robinson, nicknamed The Admiral for his stint in the Navy, often sits courtside at games and has spoken with Castle at the practice facility in the past.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Published by Tor Nightfire in February 2023, the book centers on Eric Ross, a single father struggling to provide for his two daughters, who accepts a job documenting paranormal activity within a notorious Texas residence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Accessibility The hotel meets ADA standards with appropriate accessibility features, ramps, and elevators throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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But then Davis meets up with his boss, Money, played by Nick Nolte with an old man’s jagged rasp as dramatic as his wry middle-aged intensity used to be.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Stands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stands. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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