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
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Trump stands by tariffs On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised to impose tariffs on countries that build their factories outside the U.S. or as a means of punishment against nations that allow immigrants to enter the U.S. illegally.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Tamia Fowlkes, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Utilize Active-Passive Failover Architectures Utilize active-passive failover architectures by designing your system with an active instance and a passive standby.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Verb
In hindsight, Rodgers still stands by playing through his injuries.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Trump stands by tariffs On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised to impose tariffs on countries that build their factories outside the U.S. or as a means of punishment against nations that allow immigrants to enter the U.S. illegally.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
In the play’s 21-year history on Broadway, only a handful of Black women have taken on the role of Elphaba as standbys and understudies.
—Tamia Fowlkes, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Utilize Active-Passive Failover Architectures Utilize active-passive failover architectures by designing your system with an active instance and a passive standby.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
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The taut film explores how the U.S. team from ABC Sports, led by its now-legendary anchor Jim McKay, arrives at the games flying high.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kate Snow Kate Snow is a senior national correspondent for NBC News and an anchor for NBC Nightly News.Marina Kopf, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Annual sustainability reports should also serve as the backbone of your overall corporate narrative.Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Highlands has its mainstays, like tasting-menu-only Roots and Vine for a sampling of Appalachian ingredients, the cozy Ruffed Grouse Tavern where a roaring fireplace complements a deep wine list, and authentic Ristorante Paoletti for warming Northern Italian fare.Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Dominican distillery, in operation since 1888, has been a mainstay on back bars for decades.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, the broader push to localize semiconductor production and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains aligns with long-term industry trends.John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The district staff is still working to reduce reliance on costly contractors, fill vacancies, complete training and upgrade its data management software, among other tasks.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite so much going on in his life, Anthony’s zeal for defending the rights of insurance policyholders remains as strong as ever.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In late 2021, New York State Attorney General Letitia James released documents showing Chris Cuomo, while employed at CNN, took an active hand in helping his brother defend himself.Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Each of these pillars of the wellness program are incorporated into the guests’ stay at the Kneipp Hotel Hammerschmiede outside of Salzburg.Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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