as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of withstand
Loloi Sinclair Pebble/Taupe Area Rug Ideal for high-traffic areas, this machine-washable area rug from Joanna Gaines’ collaboration with textile brand Loloi can withstand pets and kids like a pro.
—
Ali Faccenda, People.com, 25 July 2025
Grass can typically withstand drought conditions for three to four weeks by entering a state of dormancy.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
The hinge feels smooth and strong, and Motorola says it's designed to withstand at least 200,000 folds.
—PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
Like all Vermont roads, Route 4 is built to withstand twenty-five-year floods.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for withstand
Ali Faccenda, People.com, 25 July 2025
Grass can typically withstand drought conditions for three to four weeks by entering a state of dormancy.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
The hinge feels smooth and strong, and Motorola says it's designed to withstand at least 200,000 folds.
—PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
Like all Vermont roads, Route 4 is built to withstand twenty-five-year floods.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for withstand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstand
Verb
-
If a student tries to evade this process and just asks for the answer, the AI will resist the request and instead redirect the student to engage with the material.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
-
Of course, powerful pollution interests resist any positive change to the status quo.—
Mel Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
Verb
-
Senators Rand Paul and Tim Kaine oppose the tariffs, citing negative impacts on businesses and retaliatory tariffs from allies.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
-
The Academy's guidelines now strongly oppose using spanking as a method of discipline by listing the consequences of doing so, broken down by age group.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Withstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstand. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share