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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

Example Sentences

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The strong ratings should serve as a sign that Versant can stand on its own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“I love that we have players who are willing to advocate and really stand on what they believe in. We’re making steps forward.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

I walk a frozen Bothnian Gulf at Nallikari, an obscured lighthouse, a delinquent lifeguard stand, and makeshift saunas stand on white expanse like archaeology.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

“The fact that Anthropic has taken a stand on those principles rightly resonates with people across the country.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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