STANDING BY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

standing by

verb

present participle of stand by

as in keeping (to)

to give steadfast support to no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision

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Recent Examples of standing by In many places, no one is standing by with a stopwatch to enforce the rule. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 No matter which way the wind blows, Morgan Wallen is standing by his decision. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026 The Hurricane Hunter fleet is standing by to be deployed this season if any storms approach the United States. — Scott Withers, CBS News, 31 May 2026 Kroger Kroger shares are off more than 7% in 2026, but analyst Robert Ohmes is standing by the grocery chain. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 27 June 2026 Wolfson pointed to a recent TikTok video that captured Pontius standing by the roadside in the aftermath of a car wreck. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 The judge who presided over the high-profile murder trial of Karmelo Anthony is standing by one of the case's most controversial decisions, saying keeping cameras out of the courtroom was necessary to ensure a fair trial. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Videos circulating on social media over the weekend showed residents confronting military personnel, accusing them of standing by while civilians carried out rescue operations with little official assistance. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 For Red Sox fans, Worthington’s passing serves as a reminder of a unique baseball figure whose career connected multiple historic franchises, a World Series championship, and a reputation for standing by his principles throughout a Hall of Fame-caliber baseball life. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for standing by

defending

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While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
After the Times story was published, some Platner supporters pointed to Fifield’s political history when defending him against her claims.

— Jake Tapper, CNN Money, 7 July 2026