as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
no matter how much people object, I will stand by my decision
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as in anchor
something or someone to which one looks for support
our old standby in times of trouble
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Recent Examples of stand by
Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Similar with Dever now, Druckmann and Mazin stood by Ramsey then.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
The agency said responders were on standby just four minutes after the flight's pilot reported distress.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The firm reiterated an overweight rating on the electric vehicle company in a Monday note, and stood by its $500 per share price target.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Similar with Dever now, Druckmann and Mazin stood by Ramsey then.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
Emergency response teams are on standby, and residents are encouraged to check for alerts from NWS and local authorities.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
The agency said responders were on standby just four minutes after the flight's pilot reported distress.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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The Crossroads, with its First Friday celebrations and numerous food and beverage options, seemed like the perfect place to drop anchor.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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Major Garrett will become the full-time anchor of America Decides on the CBS News 24/7 streaming network, while continuing as CBS News chief Washington correspondent.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On the other side of the screen, Ukrainians die, lose territory, see apartment blocks reduced to rubble, consider desertion, and watch the backbone of their western support dissolve.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Carpenter’s album Short n’ Sweet has been a chart mainstay in the U.K. since its release in August 2024.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Chiefs have also been a mainstay in recent Super Bowls, appearing in their fifth championship game in the last six seasons.—
Stuart Dyos,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sourcing the minerals from Ukraine would reduce future reliance on Russia and China.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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As widely expected, the White House has run out of patience for Europe's reliance on Washington to carry the bulk of the burden with defense spending.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The visiting Catalans regularly strolled through the first line of pressure that night — with Vinicius Jr and Mbappe unconvincing in defending from the front in a 4-4-2 formation before Barca overloaded the midfield with their technical, creative players.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Providence Academy is the defending champion, winning 74-60 over Albany in last year’s final.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Foundational pillars of our culture and our history came through so much sacrifice and so much collective experience.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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The team behind new research on the topic suggests that measuring whether gravitational waves from black hole mergers are right- or left-handed can tell us if the Cosmological Principle — an absolute pillar of astronomy — holds true.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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