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  • present tense form of stand (3rd person singular).
  • plural of stand.

stands

NOUN
bleachers
Synonyms


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Like any fan with a bet on the line, Jackson is going to be able to see how much he stands to win or lose as the matches unfold.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

And so when I wanted to make my own show, it just stands to reason it would be a reflection of my taste.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The seemingly endless stands have witnessed electric performances by Pele and Carlos Alberto, Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

NordVPN stands out as the best overall VPN for U.S. users, offering lightning-fast speeds, a sleek, intuitive interface and robust privacy protections.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He just stands up and walks to his and Mima’s bedroom and shuts the door.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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