How to Use withstand in a Sentence

withstand

verb

• I couldn't withstand the rigors of army life.
• They withstood attacks from many critics.
• But the guys have been able to withstand that and play well.
  — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 16 July 2023
• The book is made with thick, durable pages to withstand tiny hands, too.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
• The dome home is able to withstand winds topping 200 mph.
  — Janet Shamlian, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2023
• The watch will withstand the liveliest of concerts, too.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2023
• Cool girls stick to the classics, which is why the loafer has withstood fleeting trends.
  — Maia Torres, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
• Timmer built it to withstand winds of up to 200 miles per hour.
  — David Gelles, New York Times, 19 July 2024
• The critters’ soft bodies can’t withstand the impact of the spray.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
• The cubes come in a variety of sizes and are made with durable polyester to withstand any wear and tear.
  — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
• His body wasn’t strong enough to withstand the rest of the trauma that was going on.
  — Katia Parks, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2023
• Make sure to use a thick, sturdy chip that can withstand the weight of all those toppings.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
• Stick with the Classics Use a neutral hue such as brown, black, or gray for a look that will withstand the test of time.
  — Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2022
• He’s got the upper and lower body strength to withstand the contact.
  — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 9 Aug. 2023
• The whole structure would need to weather storms and withstand currents.
  — Saima May Sidik, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2024
• In the featurette, Kelly voiced some doubts about Beth and Rip withstanding the test of time.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2023
• Thicker bones, like the femur and humerus, tend to better withstand heat.
  — Jenny Jarvie, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2023
• Many people try to withstand the heat the first day, but are looking for a way to cool down by Day 2, Riser said.
  — Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
• The Colorado River can no longer withstand the unbridled thirst of the arid West.
  — Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2023
• The Bay Area has been able — for now — to withstand the wobbles in the region’s tech industry.
  — George Avalos, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
• This is an amazing bean that can withstand and even prosper in the most extreme heat and drought.
  — Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
• The opener is made of plastic and metal and is durable enough to withstand the most stubborn of stuck lids.
  — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024
• The durable seating is made to withstand all summer weather, from coastal winds to hot sun.
  — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
• Waugh points out that the tipping point of just how much the truck can withstand comes towards the film’s final sequence.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 July 2024
• This is a budget-friendly knife that’s built to withstand some serious work in the kitchen.
  — Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
• Per our tests, this is a durable blanket that can withstand stains and frequent washings.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
• In addition to its spacious size, the cooler is leakproof and made to withstand UV rays and punctures.
  — Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023
• Avoid this practice to help your trees withstand storms better.
  — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2024
• The durable coats are built to withstand chilly temperatures and, for The Pioneer Woman, long days on the farm.
  — Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
• While the home can withstand heavy snow, it should be abandoned in case of extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and blizzards.
  — Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Nov 2024