How to Use withstand in a Sentence

withstand

verb
  • I couldn't withstand the rigors of army life.
  • They withstood attacks from many critics.
  • The book is made with thick, durable pages to withstand tiny hands, too.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
  • It was never built to withstand a drought like this.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Plants withstand some cold but die back during freezes.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Sure, their offense is build to withstand things such as that.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Soft yet durable, they’re designed to withstand heavy use.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • This team doesn’t have the center depth to withstand this type of loss.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Both the cushions and the frame are made to withstand lots of sun, heat, and rain.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Trends come and go, but there are certain bag styles that have withstood the test of time.
    — Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Can the jugglers withstand a rainstorm of hens or will they be yoked?
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
  • What role has your art played in your ability to withstand it all?
    — Belinda Luscombe, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The tough vinyl can withstand both indoor and outdoor use.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • The Toniebox is durable and can withstand being dropped or thrown.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Is the balance sheet strong enough to withstand a downturn?
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The shoemaker’s leather goods are made to withstand the test of time.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Not all appliances are meant to withstand high heat.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
  • What is Smith’s trick to help his artwork withstand hours of sweat and sun?
    — Natalie Meade, Vogue, 14 July 2022
  • Many of them are tough and withstand extreme weather events.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • Flat paint can't withstand scrubbing.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • His body wasn’t strong enough to withstand the rest of the trauma that was going on.
    — Katia Parks, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Since then, buildings have been designed and built to withstand strong winds.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • But the Knicks withstood the pressure.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
  • Cool girls stick to the classics, which is why the loafer has withstood fleeting trends.
    — Maia Torres, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Make sure to use a thick, sturdy chip that can withstand the weight of all those toppings.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Aluminum is strong, lightweight, and able to withstand high winds.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Timmer built it to withstand winds of up to 200 miles per hour.
    — David Gelles, New York Times, 19 July 2024
  • The Dodgers built this team (and teams in years past) to withstand this sort of injury.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
  • Given that the rug is right at my front door, it’s proven durable enough to withstand high traffic.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

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