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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticks up
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The leader of these superheroes rips off his protective visor and unleashes a catastrophic optic blast.—
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
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The loss not only completes the Saints’ second sweep of the Panthers in three seasons but also drops the Panthers to 7-7 on the season — and robs them of sole possession of the NFC South lead.—
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Taking your eyes off the road for even a few seconds robs you of precious reaction time.—
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By delegitimizing the Islamic Republic as an occupying force—one that plunders national wealth to subsidize regional proxies—the opposition has effectively subverted the regime’s nationalist rhetoric.—
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Lowell plunders an emerald out of a wrecked ship, starts a fistfight with a local ruler, nearly dies when a boa constrictor wraps itself around her neck, and is wounded by an alligator.—
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Israel blames Hamas for the scale of the destruction in Gaza, saying the group hides behind civilians, uses civil infrastructure for military purposes, and loots humanitarian aid intended for ordinary Gazans.—
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This teapot holds up to 32 ounces of liquid.—
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As wind continues to pound the camp, a wooden pole delicately holds up the tarpaulin keeping him dry.—
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Moisture invades your porch cushions and flooring, leading to the growth of mold, mildew, and algae.—
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Both sides gave conflicting accounts of the incident, which follows weeks of retaliation from China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might intervene if China invades Taiwan.—
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“Sticks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticks%20up. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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