as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day
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Recent Examples of withstand
While information about Chicano culture has increased, those who are steadfast enough to withstand the stares and learn about the underlying values are the ones who last, Thao said.
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The defense withstood Columbus’ late pressure despite a late yellow card.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2025
What’s supposed to be the happiest time of their lives often becomes a constant battle between what their bodies can withstand and the demands of the day.
—Melanie Curry, People.com, 23 May 2025
Making sure all the materials would withstand the variable Kansas weather was also an important step.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The defense withstood Columbus’ late pressure despite a late yellow card.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2025
What’s supposed to be the happiest time of their lives often becomes a constant battle between what their bodies can withstand and the demands of the day.
—Melanie Curry, People.com, 23 May 2025
Making sure all the materials would withstand the variable Kansas weather was also an important step.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstand
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If craving ice cream, resist the urge to judge yourself before, during, or after eating it, Shabazz says.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Djokovic, who usually plays on the far more cavernous Chatrier, stepped back from the baseline, smiled, resisted his tendency to troll and got busy with finishing the match.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The legislation, Senate Bill 8, passed on a largely party-line vote of 87 to 59, with 13 Democrats opposed and one Republican, Rep. Tom Delnicki of South Windsor, in favor.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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During his campaign, Trump opposed US Steel being purchased by a foreign entity.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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“Withstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstand. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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