as in flies
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 stands up
Sofia the First boasts a princess who is not demure, but instead loves adventure and stands up for what’s right.
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Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 July 2026
However, by the end of the film, Cameron finds his voice and stands up to his father, crashing the Ferrari through a glass window in the process.
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Emma Urdangen,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Midway through the proceedings, one of Paul’s friends stands up.
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Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
In the video, Jessie, who is wearing a blue bikini, puts one foot on her husband's thigh and the other on his shoulder, hooking it around his neck, and stands up steadily while flashing her arm muscles at the camera.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Every generation stands up to serve.
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CBS News,
24 May 2026
The juicy dark meat stands up to the creaminess of the sauce.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Flowering in vibrant red, purple, or pink blooms (depending on the species), beebalm stands up to four feet tall, making a statement at the back of beds and borders.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
Ivan Reitman One of the most beloved movies of all time, the original Ghostbusters still stands up as the best in the series … by far.
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Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 July 2026
However, by the end of the film, Cameron finds his voice and stands up to his father, crashing the Ferrari through a glass window in the process.
—
Emma Urdangen,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Midway through the proceedings, one of Paul’s friends stands up.
—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
In the video, Jessie, who is wearing a blue bikini, puts one foot on her husband's thigh and the other on his shoulder, hooking it around his neck, and stands up steadily while flashing her arm muscles at the camera.
—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Every generation stands up to serve.
—
CBS News,
24 May 2026
The juicy dark meat stands up to the creaminess of the sauce.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Flowering in vibrant red, purple, or pink blooms (depending on the species), beebalm stands up to four feet tall, making a statement at the back of beds and borders.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
Ivan Reitman One of the most beloved movies of all time, the original Ghostbusters still stands up as the best in the series … by far.
—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands up
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The source also described an incident involving a helicopter pilot who regularly flies to a residence in the restricted zone.
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Opportunities worth fighting for Esters, a 64-year-old retired clay sculptor for a Detroit automaker, flies three American flags at his Sherwood Forest home on the city’s west side.
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Anderson has since remarried and currently works as chief of staff for corporate development at payment technology company Celero Commerce.
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The land transfer cleared its last regulatory hurdle June 26 with the approval by the California Transportation Commission, said Neil Thapar, an attorney who works as an advisor and legal consultant to Kai Poma.
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Its dual anti-tangle brush assembly prevents hair clogs, while a self-emptying base holds up to seven weeks of debris.
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If the North American forecast holds up, Minions & Monsters is looking at a $170M global weekend.
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