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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And I pointed out that we’d all been standing up and sitting down all night.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

And standing up there and just singing — I was like, I should be at a poetry reading.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“I’m still annoyed, though,” May said, standing up with her hands on her hips.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley