Definitions

stand on

VERB

base on

Synonyms

WEAK

build depend on form on found on hinge on place on rest on

VERB

depend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hinge on rest on revolve around

STRONG

bottom found ground hang rest stay

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on trust to turn on

VERB

hinge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend revolve around

STRONG

hang pivot rest turn

WEAK

be subject to be undecided pend turn on

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We stand on the cusp of the biggest set of elections since the general election two years ago.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Multiple buildings stand on the property, including three separate guesthouses, a 5,500-square-foot movie theater with a stage, several barns, animal shelter facilities, corrals, and a maintenance shop.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“We stand on the walls, sentinels of the inner sanctum, against the assault of AI slop,” Karp said in his letter to shareholders.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“I choose my own battlefields. Not through my blood, but with my heart. I stand on the battlefield to protect what I want.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

When there’s still no answer, I stand on my toes and look through the frosted windowpane in the door—the only window in the whole house that doesn’t have blinds over it.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

stand on

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