stands 1 of 2

verb

Definition of standsnext
present tense third-person singular of stand
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as in is
to occupy a place or location the monument stands in the middle of the town plaza

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as in endures
to put up with (something painful or difficult) I don't know how you can stand that job

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as in pays
to give what is owed for I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later

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as in ranks
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes if the city's baseball team wins today, they will stand first in the league

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stands

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noun

plural of stand
as in podia
a level usually raised surface marchers passed by the reviewing stand

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stands
  1. endures
  2. pays
  3. sits
  4. accepts
  5. podiums
  6. settles
  7. bears
  8. sustains
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  • Now, as the region endures an unprecedented level of violence, including the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the two factions are edging toward a deal.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
  • For some, the trauma endures for years, on planes and off.
    Carly Lewis, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of endures
Verb
  • Because the single life option only pays out over one lifetime, the monthly benefit is usually higher.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • According to the Congressional Budget Office, Medicare pays three times more for certain services performed in hospital outpatient departments than in independent physician offices.
    Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pays
Verb
  • Heritage Square sits within Brixmor’s larger, 555,000-square-foot Westridge Court, where in 2021 the REIT completed updates on the facade, lighting, parking lot, sidewalks, landscaping and signage.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sits
Verb
  • But this demands a delicate equilibrium—one that accepts a pluralistic tapestry of groups and interests.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Greg and Jack naturally do not get along, but Jack eventually realizes Greg and Pam love each other and accepts their relationship.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepts
Noun
  • Both teams currently stand equal with five wins, 19 podiums, and seven pole positions, separated by just 24 points.
    Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Sauber has certainly kept an eye on the Brazilian, who has bagged two wins and three podiums.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of podiums
Verb
  • There's a good chance his final stat line will look much different by the end of the season as the offense settles in.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • While experimenting with male and female costuming and behavior, Sylvia settles on what can be seen as a delicately balanced middle course in dealing with her gender identity.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of settles
Verb
  • The game was played at the arena that bears Carnesecca's name - the arena opened in 1961 and was named after the Hall of Fame coach in 2004.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of bears
Verb
  • These new spaces are where old money meets new ideas, creating a potent mix that sustains London’s position as a nexus for the ultra-wealthy.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The Philippine Constitution says that if a president dies, sustains a permanent disability, is removed from office or resigns, the vice president takes over and serves the rest of the term.
    Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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