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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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These decisions may well stand on their own, and lower courts have no license to jump the gun and declare them “implicitly overruled.”

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

To them, Takaichi's stand on constitutional reform could mean Japan might be drawn into military conflicts.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

"The bigger Primark has got, the stronger the call to let it stand on its own," said Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

A sequel of this size can stand on its own.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Nicole tried to stand on her own and would have fallen over if they hadn’t caught her.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith