as in flew
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 stood up
The first time Baiamonte belted that out a few decades ago no one stood up.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The companion plants described below represent those that have stood up to scientific testing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, he was rolled onto his side and then stood up and seated on a stretcher.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Mike Thompson, a Democratic congressman among the officials leading the town hall, shook his head as Eric Jones stood up from a folding chair in the audience to introduce himself.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But then out of nowhere, during what should have been the second week of testimony, the lead lawyer for the Justice Department stood up and told the court that the DOJ had reached a settlement, and the states largely had just been told of this settlement.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Those guys all stood up and clapped.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Reconcile the budget, be heroes to the people and go home proudly having stood up for public lands.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Robbe, who went by Makenzy Doniak while with the Wave, ran toward the northeast side of Snapdragon Stadium, pointed into the stands and threw up a heart as three people stood up cheering for her.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The companion plants described below represent those that have stood up to scientific testing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Shortly after, he was rolled onto his side and then stood up and seated on a stretcher.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Mike Thompson, a Democratic congressman among the officials leading the town hall, shook his head as Eric Jones stood up from a folding chair in the audience to introduce himself.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But then out of nowhere, during what should have been the second week of testimony, the lead lawyer for the Justice Department stood up and told the court that the DOJ had reached a settlement, and the states largely had just been told of this settlement.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Those guys all stood up and clapped.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Reconcile the budget, be heroes to the people and go home proudly having stood up for public lands.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Robbe, who went by Makenzy Doniak while with the Wave, ran toward the northeast side of Snapdragon Stadium, pointed into the stands and threw up a heart as three people stood up cheering for her.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood up
Verb
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Cazares and Grant-Dawson worked together to get the Bay Area-district out of insolvency, after which HYA Corporation took over fiscal responsibility.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The beneficiary of Adell’s first catch was starter Jack Kochanowicz, who worked 5⅔ innings, with seven strikeouts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki held up his hand in the direction of the field before deciding to challenge.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the highlight of the ceremony is the adoration of the cross, which in many cases is held up near the altar as the faithful line up to kiss it or touch it in reverence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Stood up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20up. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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