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, 28 May 2025
Even with all that uncertainty, Nichols stands by her estimates.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 28 May 2025
Simmone Shah, Time, 2 May 2025
Firefighters were on standby as cops responded around 4:24 p.m. to the courthouse near Centre St. and Hogan Place in Lower Manhattan, according to the FDNY.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Okta — The identity management software firm pulled back about 10% after standing by its guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Even with all that uncertainty, Nichols stands by her estimates.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 28 May 2025
Noun
In the absence of FEMA, states would have to hire their own disaster response experts to be on standby.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 2 May 2025
Firefighters were on standby as cops responded around 4:24 p.m. to the courthouse near Centre St. and Hogan Place in Lower Manhattan, according to the FDNY.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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The company, which operates more than 200 satellites currently in orbit, earlier this year announced a $230 million contract with an anchor customer to further the rollout of its next-generation Pelican satellites.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Still, seeing an animal that size in a place where people typically kayak, swim, and anchor boats is enough to give anyone pause.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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But the right one serves as your operational backbone.—
Kristin Russel,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Maintain the goaltending edge Sergei Bobrovsky has been the backbone for this Florida team all playoffs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Kelly has been a mainstay in the lineup for the North Stars all season, but one thing had eluded him until his first career postseason at-bat.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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While fluffy pillows and supportive mattresses are mainstays, linens should be swapped when the seasons change.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The new belt was designed with reliance on Volvo's database of over 80,000 car-crash victims.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
6 June 2025
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The White House has been aggressively trying to pare back on America's reliance on foreign nations, imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum in February, citing national security concerns.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
5 June 2025
Verb
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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After seeing his pleas for peace talks or a ceasefire go unanswered for months, Trump conceded that he’s defended Putin in discussions over what to do next about Russia’s new attacks in Ukraine.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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While education and health have long been pillars of their work, sustainability is a newer, but increasingly vital, focus for the Foundation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Durability and dominance are the twin pillars of pitching greatness.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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