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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So defined, conservatism and liberalism stand on common ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The race: Incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto says she’s taken a tough stand on crime and worked to bring more accountability and oversight to City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Ex-Southampton midfielder Jo Tessem said his former club "did not have a leg to stand on".

From BBC • May 20, 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

“You must just stand on one side,” he answered as he rose, first to his knees, and then to his feet.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

stand on

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