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
Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Even with all that uncertainty, Nichols stands by her estimates.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 28 May 2025
Simmone Shah, Time, 2 May 2025
Firefighters were on standby as cops responded around 4:24 p.m. to the courthouse near Centre St. and Hogan Place in Lower Manhattan, according to the FDNY.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Okta — The identity management software firm pulled back about 10% after standing by its guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Even with all that uncertainty, Nichols stands by her estimates.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 28 May 2025
Noun
In the absence of FEMA, states would have to hire their own disaster response experts to be on standby.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 2 May 2025
Firefighters were on standby as cops responded around 4:24 p.m. to the courthouse near Centre St. and Hogan Place in Lower Manhattan, according to the FDNY.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand by
Noun
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One of the most striking parts of the show is the Kells' home, the Cliff House, a sprawling mansion with a massive anchor sunken into the front of the house.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Cohn joined both the company and the show’s anchor desk in 1992.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But the right one serves as your operational backbone.—
Kristin Russel,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Maintain the goaltending edge Sergei Bobrovsky has been the backbone for this Florida team all playoffs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Kelly has been a mainstay in the lineup for the North Stars all season, but one thing had eluded him until his first career postseason at-bat.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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While fluffy pillows and supportive mattresses are mainstays, linens should be swapped when the seasons change.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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But travel remains plagued by inefficiencies with disconnected booking systems, delays without real-time resolution and reliance on legacy infrastructure and software that slow rather than facilitate the journey.—
Omry Litvak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Then, on May 15, Mr. Trump demanded that Apple stop its yearslong efforts to reduce its reliance on China and make iPhones in India.—
Alex Travelli,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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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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He’s defended cops and lawyers who’ve gotten in trouble and crafted a reputation as a pugnacious advocate for often high-profile clients in high-stakes cases.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Noun
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While education and health have long been pillars of their work, sustainability is a newer, but increasingly vital, focus for the Foundation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Durability and dominance are the twin pillars of pitching greatness.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Stand by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand%20by. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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