stands for

VERB

signify, mean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exemplify imply represent suggest symbolize

WEAK

answer for appear for betoken denote indicate symbol

VERB

endure, bear

Synonyms

WEAK

abide allow bear with brook cope countenance experience handle hang on hold last live with put up with resign oneself to stay the course stomach submit suffer support sustain swallow take tolerate undergo wear weather withstand

Antonyms

WEAK

disobey forget overlook

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stands for

There’s even an acronym capturing the anxiety: “FOBO,” which stands for “fear of becoming obsolete.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026

The letter 'D', which stands for "deceased," is one of the UN-approved symbols being used by search-and-rescue missions in Venezuela, one week after deadly twin tremors struck the country.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

"Cristiano allows our small country to be known worldwide for something great - because of all the positive things he stands for."

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

The Velvet Underground’s John Cale represents music, Marc Jacobs stands for fashion and beloved director Martin Scorsese symbolizes film.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026

Alan, with his mask off, grins, searches the stands for me.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes