as in resists
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 withstands
Scientists in China may have solved both problems with a new lithium battery electrolyte that withstands cold temperatures and could double EV range.
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New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
That record is so good, and Moon Safari withstands the test of time.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
Grayson likes to mix a cream foundation into a bottle of liquid foundation to create a thick, long-wear base that withstands a lot of sweat.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Read on to see how Danessa Myricks Beauty’s Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder withstands the test of time.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Whether Operation Metro Surge ultimately withstands judicial scrutiny remains to be seen.
—Yohuru Williams, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The key to effectively cleaning a grill is a durable grill brush that withstands high heat, like this $30 option that’s made sans metal bristles.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
In doing so, the NUAA team created an active metal structure that withstands aerodynamic forces.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
That record is so good, and Moon Safari withstands the test of time.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
Grayson likes to mix a cream foundation into a bottle of liquid foundation to create a thick, long-wear base that withstands a lot of sweat.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Read on to see how Danessa Myricks Beauty’s Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder withstands the test of time.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Whether Operation Metro Surge ultimately withstands judicial scrutiny remains to be seen.
—Yohuru Williams, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The key to effectively cleaning a grill is a durable grill brush that withstands high heat, like this $30 option that’s made sans metal bristles.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
And while most silicone kitchen gear withstands high heat, some cooking utensils are of lower quality and may degrade when exposed to high temperatures.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
In doing so, the NUAA team created an active metal structure that withstands aerodynamic forces.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstands
Verb
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The book resists tidy moral conclusions.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Best of all, the Tony nominee smartly resists overplaying the joke, grounding the part enough that Brad's unraveling becomes funnier.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to a survey conducted by Emerson College Polling in late March, a majority of Floridians — including a majority of independents — opposes mid-decade redistricting.—
Allyson Meyers,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Take the issue of AI data centers, which Fishback opposes in Florida due to their high cost of operation.—
Thomas C. Shank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Withstands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstands. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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