as in resisting
to refuse to give in to
trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day
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Recent Examples of withstanding
And there’s even a secret 46 percent discount on the trending Hunter boots, made with long-lasting cushioning and waterproof construction designed for withstanding wintery conditions in comfort.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Pearsall caught six passes for 96 yards against the Titans, withstanding an early ankle sprain and playing well before the re-injuring his PCL.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
Exposed to saltwater mist and the constant threat of grid outages, the club required a system capable of withstanding Australia's harshest coastal conditions.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
Garment finishing technology company Tonello’s tests confirmed Xlance fiber’s superior stability and elasticity, withstanding demanding processes while maintaining comfort and performance.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025
Launch pads must be capable of withstanding extreme heat, air pressure and vibrations as a rocket takes flight.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
The company also states that the design is capable of withstanding harsh operational conditions.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
The storm held firm down the stretch, withstanding two different 4-0 Raider runs to earn a Set 3 victory.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
And the Broncos earn high marks in particular here for withstanding a couple of injuries to Pat Surtain II, as their star cornerback didn't come out of the locker room after halftime with a shoulder injury and then was quickly downgraded to out for the game.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withstanding
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According to the department, Sutton currently faces three counts of resisting an officer, two counts of public intimidation, two counts of battery of a police officer, one count of disturbing the peace and one count of criminal trespassing.—
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Of the many types of basil, the classic Italian 'Treviso' variety stands out for resisting bitterness, staying tender longer, and being slow to flower even as summer heats up.—
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The New York City Police Department maintained a safety perimeter around the protest to ensure no chaos sparked between the opposing protesters.—
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The footage released by CCTV depicted two opposing forces in the exercise.—
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“Withstanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withstanding. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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