upholds

verb

Definition of upholdsnext
present tense third-person singular of uphold
1
as in defends
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges

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2
as in sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for an entablature upheld by a series of gracefully slender columns

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3
as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position worshippers upheld their joined hands and sang the praises of the Lord

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upholds
  1. sustains
  2. lifts
  3. justifies
  4. supports
  5. raises
  6. maintains
  7. carries
  8. elevates
Verb
  • If that sustains or even improves in Toronto, Mitchell’s role with the Raptors could drastically change in the short and long term.
    Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Much as our blood vessels send life-sustaining fluid throughout our bodies, these tunnels convey the precious water that sustains all life in this region.
    Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of sustains
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  • Winehouse’s Grammy-winning behemoth lifts seven rungs on the Official Albums Streaming tally, as fans in that country have apparently been streaming the project in larger-than-usual numbers.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Blue Team lifts beaming hero Charles in victory, earning a (post-showers) team date with Joan.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lifts
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  • This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The rapid pace of medical advancement further justifies dividing gynecology and obstetrics.
    Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of justifies
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  • The small-government group the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supports the measure.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Selena Gomez and David Henrie may not actually be brother and sister, but the duo still supports one another like family.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of supports
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  • Having worked for a domestic violence nonprofit, all of this raises red flags.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company has determined that mandatory liquidation, if the Initial Business Combination is not completed by December 16, 2024, raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raises
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  • Test The Redesign With A Focus Group Ensure the new design maintains brand equity.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That alteration, the NBA maintains, substantively changed Amazon’s term.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of maintains
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  • Seattle’s leading rusher, Kenneth Walker, has 398 yards on 99 carries with six touchdowns.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Binah Capital's Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of 9% per annum.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of carries
Verb
  • Gaga, perhaps strategically, has been put into three films that already had prestige Oscar-facing male actors attached to them, which elevates her stardom, but also dims her light in each.
    Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Made from a material called Outdoor Luxury HPL, the exterior has a walnut wood look that looks sophisticated and truly elevates any space where it is installed.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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upholds

up in the air

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