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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

Example Sentences

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The WISeR program — which stands for Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction — is a CMS pilot program that introduced AI-driven prior authorization to traditional Medicare beneficiaries in six states earlier this year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

GDP stands for gross domestic product, which is a measure of all the economic activity of companies, governments, and people in a country.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

A former senior defense official described Lucas, which stands for low-cost unmanned combat attack system, as “the Toyota Corolla of drones.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Atomic Dragons,” wrapping April 4 with a closing-day symposium of nuclear experts, is the work of SWANS, which stands for Slow War Against the Nuclear State.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

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

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