Thesaurus results for STANDING UP

standing up

verb

present participle of stand up

as in flying

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis

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Recent Examples of standing up The stakes are high, and the press corps is standing up to meet the moment. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 15 June 2026 Not just that, some even ate standing up because there weren’t enough seats. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026 Third base coach Dino Ebel waved home Ryan Ward, who scored standing up. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 Again, that is unsurprising given the greater ease in sitting down and standing up from these models. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Our reputation in the world restored, with Britain once again standing up for decency, respect and the rule of law. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 Keep bathroom conditions in mind Art displayed in the bathroom should be capable of standing up to moisture and humidity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 These films open up meaningful conversations about peer pressure, standing up for others, and taking accountability for your actions. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 June 2026 Part of the footage showed the president standing up straight, stoically, while a massive laser light show exploded throughout Madison Square Garden. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026

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At the heart of every Freak is its distinctive flying carousel architecture.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Surveillance footage captured by a camera on the affected home, shared by Avila's daughter Jennifer Barbour on Facebook, shows the vehicle flying off the road before striking the home.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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Moore reposted the photo on X showing the young fan excitedly holding up his new merch.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
The images include one showing Kuznetsov on one knee proposing to Nikolau, and Nikolau holding up her ring while looking south across the New York City skyline.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of holding up

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The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
In soccer, the line between a yellow and a red card can be subjective, depending on the referee working the game that day and his or her interpretation of the play.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

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