stand for

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Synonyms of stand fornext
1
: to be a symbol for : represent
The symbol @ stands for "at."
2
: to put up with : permit
won't stand for such nonsense
3
: to acknowledge or declare as a guiding principle or ideal
The political party has always stood for free trade.

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Many attendees sat on wet grass, while others stayed standing for the remainder of the show. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Arrange on a plate, sprinkle generously with kosher salt and let stand for 10 minutes. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Stopping For Lemonade Stands Pausing at a neighborhood lemonade stand for a glass of the good stuff is a must in the summertime. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Michael Olise only needs to create one more goal to equal a feat that has stood for 56 years, and which is currently held by Pele, arguably the greatest player of them all. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stand for

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“Stand for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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