as in flying
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 standing up
But what has made the confrontation most electrifying is the way in which the pontiff is not just standing up to the president but transcending him.
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In response, at this year’s AACR opening ceremony, AACR CEO Margaret Foti thanked Congress for standing up for science, with a callout for members of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 19 Apr. 2026
Digging through bags or repeatedly standing up quickly gets old.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The Migos rapper shared a video of himself being rolled onstage in a wheelchair before standing up triumphantly in front of the cheering audience.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
With fans standing up and cheering behind him and to his sides and out beyond the Green monster and Pesky’s Pole, Tatis fouled off a 99 mph sinker at the top of the zone.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Goliath to spotlight the heroes of the environmental justice movement – everyday people standing up to enormous odds.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
And Vance has already been endorsed by the late Charlie Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, one of the most powerful grassroots organizations on the right, which has already begun standing up staff and operations in the primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In response, at this year’s AACR opening ceremony, AACR CEO Margaret Foti thanked Congress for standing up for science, with a callout for members of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 19 Apr. 2026
Digging through bags or repeatedly standing up quickly gets old.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The Migos rapper shared a video of himself being rolled onstage in a wheelchair before standing up triumphantly in front of the cheering audience.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
With fans standing up and cheering behind him and to his sides and out beyond the Green monster and Pesky’s Pole, Tatis fouled off a 99 mph sinker at the top of the zone.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Goliath to spotlight the heroes of the environmental justice movement – everyday people standing up to enormous odds.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
And Vance has already been endorsed by the late Charlie Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, one of the most powerful grassroots organizations on the right, which has already begun standing up staff and operations in the primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing up
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The drone can be seen intercepting a low-flying Ka-52, maneuvering towards its port weapon pylon before the footage dramatically cuts.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Delta's policies, there are no restrictions for flying while pregnant on the airline.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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But another federal agency was apparently holding up the revision.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The photo shows Belichick, wearing a Code Black shirt and hat covered in roses, and Hudson, still sporting her cheerleading uniform, holding up three fingers for the camera.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The National Conflict Resolution Center has hosted this event for 38 years now, to recognize individuals and organizations working with passion and purpose toward a better future for all Americans.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Clear, kind boundaries keep things working.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Standing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standing%20up. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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