WITHSTANDS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

withstands

verb

present tense third-person singular of withstand

as in resists

to refuse to give in to trying to withstand the temptation to use the beautiful weather as an excuse to take a mental health day

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Recent Examples of withstands This pair is a smart choice for walk-to-run beginners who are looking for a budget-friendly shoe that withstands serious mileage. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 If the map withstands a court challenge, Cleaver will have to win over voters in both Democratic Kansas City and the solidly Trump parts of Missouri. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 His performance could dictate how well Orlando withstands Chicago’s press. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 The sofa is modular and built to last with weather-resistant HDPE that withstands all kinds of conditions. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 Like tomatoes, pumpkins have a sturdy structure that withstands heat processing. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 That's the stuff that kind of withstands the test of time, is the songs. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The RFID‑blocking lining adds peace of mind during international travel, and the durable leather withstands frequent handling at airports. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Its curved lines and bright upholstery are decidedly modern, and it’s made with a steel frame finished in a warm wood transfer that withstands the rain and summer sun better than natural wood. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

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An unskilled crew can raise a structural shell in weeks instead of months, and the finished building resists fire, mold, and Category 5 hurricane winds.

— Joe Mullich, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The researchers also focused on reducing the robot’s effective inertia, a property that describes how strongly an object resists changes in its motion.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

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The museum opposes an attempt by the Jewish Federation-Council of Greater Los Angeles and its board chair Daniel Gryczman, who sued in September for the return of Lucas Cranach the Elder’s 16th-century diptych painting Adam and Eve.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Doody, a former radio host, also supports school choice and opposes a millionaire tax, two notches in his favor.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

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