hews (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hew (to)
as in keeps (to)
to give steadfast support to no longer was able to hew to the party line and so he switched political parties

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  1. defends
  2. stands by
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  • But Thomas chooses Vision’s side, and finally defends his dream-dad instead of blaming him.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … HOLLYWOOD DIVIDE — 'Nobody Wants This' creator defends show after star accuses Israel of 'genocide'.
    — , FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of defends
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  • Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, insist she was misquoted; the Times stands by its reporting.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
  • This volume captures now-legendary stands by the likes of Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Elvin Jones and Bill Evans.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of stands by
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