standing up

ADJECTIVE

erected

Synonyms

STRONG

boosted elevated hoisted implanted lifted raised reared uplifted upraised

Antonyms

STRONG

lowered

WEAK

horizontal leveled

ADJECTIVE

sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dependable fair legal proper reliable safe solid stable valid

STRONG

faithful fly go kosher proven received recognized sanctioned secure solvent true washing

WEAK

all there authoritative canonical hanging together holding together holding up holding up in wash holding water legit loyal orthodox reputable significant tried-and-true

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irresponsible unacceptable undependable unreliable untrustworthy vulnerable wrong

STRONG

dishonest disloyal false uncertain

WEAK

distrusted illogical incomplete infirm refused rejected unbelievable unfathomable unfit unhealthy unreasonable unsound

Example Sentences

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How these folk are still standing up straight is a miraculous thing.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Even small actions, such as bracing your core before standing up or taking a step, can create this effect.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

What are you standing up here for 45 minutes, getting to know everybody for?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

We’re standing up an agile marketing approach, but for something that’s not a campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

If I didn’t know better, I’d think she fell asleep standing up.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera