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as in to defend
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
worshippers upheld their joined hands and sang the praises of the Lord
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Recent Examples of uphold
But in 1987, the California Supreme Court upheld the law, and a wildly underserved Hispanic market started looking for agents who spoke their language.
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Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Samsung upholds the idea of seamless integration of fitness and tech, highlighting how modern wearables can enhance both performance and personal style.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Earlier this week, a U.S. appeals court ruled that Trump's executive order was unconstitutional and upheld a lower-court decision that blocked its nationwide enforcement.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Those partners worked toward alignment, data sharing, co-funding of field programs and upholding rigorous standards for the organic cotton industry.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
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Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Samsung upholds the idea of seamless integration of fitness and tech, highlighting how modern wearables can enhance both performance and personal style.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Earlier this week, a U.S. appeals court ruled that Trump's executive order was unconstitutional and upheld a lower-court decision that blocked its nationwide enforcement.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Those partners worked toward alignment, data sharing, co-funding of field programs and upholding rigorous standards for the organic cotton industry.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uphold
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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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In reality, a number of simple changes can defend against most attacks.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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May she be sustained by God's wisdom, compassion, and grace at this pivotal moment for the Church in Wales.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Police found shell casings on the street in front of the house, and evidence found two homes sustained bullet strikes, documents said.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Detroit Thermal is asking a judge to lift a temporary restraining order from doing work in Lafayette Park's Mies van der Rohe district to build an underground steam heat network.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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But the district reassigned Lucero to a position that required him to lift heavy objects, the filing said.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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These sealers are used by companies that maintain tennis and pickleball courts.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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These types of grass naturally demand less water than others to maintain a dense lawn.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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But another bill, HB 3520 by Rep. David Spiller, R-Jacksboro, to lessen the amount of liability insurance coverage rideshare drivers need to carry, took up a whole lot more time.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Just inside the doors of the employee entrance to Ford Motor Co.'s Dearborn Truck Plant is a scoreboard that looms high above a double set of steep stairs that carry the 3,600 employees up to the factory floor where the company builds its best-selling vehicle: the F-150 pickup.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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Funds for the Parkland Library reopening came from a mix of allocations in the city budget, federal American Rescue Plan funds and donations raised through the Library Foundation.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The case raised major questions about the line between freedom of expression and privacy, and what is actually newsworthy.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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However, the Commission did not indicate any sudden or unexpected event that would justify the urgency.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Lay of the land Advocates for the Golden Dome point to recent events to justify the program.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Both artists have supported each other at various events over the years.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Uphold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphold. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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