as in resisted
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
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Recent Examples of withstood
Like any country which has withstood and overcome threats to its existence, France is devoted to its national figureheads and statesman.
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David Katz, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Both women withstood some ridiculously unfriendly scrutiny.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
But Iran has withstood decades of economic pressure and sanctions and its capacity to adapt has not been dismantled, Kahalzadeh said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
In 2024, for instance, NASA shared an image of the abuse one of Curiosity's wheels withstood on Mars, including dents and holes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Wardley, 31, had never lost in 21 bouts before Saturday, and somehow withstood numerous onslaughts from Dubois (23-3) without ever touching the canvas in a remarkable display of courage.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But the 76ers withstood the punch and took a 55-50 edge into halftime.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
American democracy has withstood many forces seeking to destroy it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Jack County also withstood EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
David Katz, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Both women withstood some ridiculously unfriendly scrutiny.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
But Iran has withstood decades of economic pressure and sanctions and its capacity to adapt has not been dismantled, Kahalzadeh said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
In 2024, for instance, NASA shared an image of the abuse one of Curiosity's wheels withstood on Mars, including dents and holes.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Wardley, 31, had never lost in 21 bouts before Saturday, and somehow withstood numerous onslaughts from Dubois (23-3) without ever touching the canvas in a remarkable display of courage.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But the 76ers withstood the punch and took a 55-50 edge into halftime.
—Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
American democracy has withstood many forces seeking to destroy it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Jack County also withstood EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstood
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But Beijing, trying to cultivate local suppliers, has resisted that initiative.—
Ian King,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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In the 20th century, many farmers began crossing tomato varieties to create hybrids that looked uniform, resisted disease, and could withstand long-haul shipping to retailers miles away.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
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All Democrats opposed the nominations.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The new space was 4,000 square feet(as opposed to the original space’s 800) with a full bar and a larger kitchen.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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“Withstood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstood. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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