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as in to defend
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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as in to lift
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 uphold
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld that ruling a year later but also ruled that Lanier could sue over the emotional distress caused by Harvard’s promotional use of the photos.
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News Desk, Artforum, 29 May 2025
In upholding the district court’s ruling against Jackson, Ross explained that the purpose of MUIFSA is to capture a uniform act (the UIFSA) that has been adopted in all 50 states and unifies state laws related to enforcement of child support orders.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
Long revered for its vibrant weaving traditions, Guatemala is home to centuries-old textile practices upheld by Indigenous Maya communities.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
After facing legal challenges, a revised version of the ban was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 29 May 2025
In upholding the district court’s ruling against Jackson, Ross explained that the purpose of MUIFSA is to capture a uniform act (the UIFSA) that has been adopted in all 50 states and unifies state laws related to enforcement of child support orders.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
Long revered for its vibrant weaving traditions, Guatemala is home to centuries-old textile practices upheld by Indigenous Maya communities.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
After facing legal challenges, a revised version of the ban was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uphold
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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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Rubio strongly defended free speech on campuses in 2023.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The Waterbury Police Department responded to a report of a fight involving a group of men in the road in the 600 block of South Main Street shortly after 9 p.m. Two male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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But after President Joseph R. Biden Jr. lifted the bans in January 2021, travel from those countries — and from Chad, Libya and Yemen — more than rebounded.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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The Federal Reserve is lifting the $1.95 trillion asset cap imposed on Club name Wells Fargo since February 2018 for past misdeeds, including its cross-selling scandal of the 2010s.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Prosecutors said the defendants had marketed gaming operations in the two states and helped internet cafes set and maintain terminals that operated the games, which could be played for credits.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Recent polling suggests Trump maintains an unexpectedly strong foothold in the Garden State.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The charges of interfering with flight crew members and attendants carries a maximum term of 20 years of imprisonment.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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In 2016, 23 Republicans won seats carried by Hillary Clinton and 12 Democrats won seats carried by Trump — a total of 35 crossover districts going into 2018.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Stay hydrated: Since dry mouth raises gum disease risk, make sure to drink plenty of water.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
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But the inclusion of migrants, the vast majority of whom were not listed in CBP data as having been accused of any felonies, raises deeper questions about what kind of data belongs in a criminal database.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
29 May 2025
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But as cloud spend goes up, the need to justify cost efforts and demonstrate cost avoidance to execs will increase.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His breezy accounts betray no anxiety to justify the expense of sending him around the world.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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The unit supports multiplayer modes with two gun connectors, essential for Point Blank.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Samantha Beck, a Sacramento County resident and executive director of the Carmichael Improvement District, urged the board to support the Sheriff’s Office.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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“Uphold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphold. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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