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as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct
a real stand-up guy, he's willing to raise the child—by himself if necessary
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as in vertical
rising straight up
a puppy with stand-up ears
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis
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as in improv
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Recent Examples of stand-up
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Incoming Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon speaks during a media stand-up at Parliament on November 03, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.
—Holly Ellyatt,dan Murphy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Its sturdy aluminum-tube frame stands up to the elements and lifts campers off the ground for a warm, level, stable night of sleep closed off from the bitter wilds by thick British canvas.
—New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
Rodgers said that Hawk suggested McAfee as an emergency fill-in for a golf tournament team, and McAfee agreed to do it even while in the midst of a stand-up comedy tour.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Hacks, on what was then called HBO Max, gave Jean Smart the best role of her career in legendary stand-up comedian Deborah Vance, struggling to stay relevant in her twilight years.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
Incoming Prime Minister and National Party leader Christopher Luxon speaks during a media stand-up at Parliament on November 03, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand.
—Holly Ellyatt,dan Murphy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Cornered on a boat and threatened with murder, Tanya stands up for herself and causes some damage on the way out.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Its sturdy aluminum-tube frame stands up to the elements and lifts campers off the ground for a warm, level, stable night of sleep closed off from the bitter wilds by thick British canvas.
—New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
Sandler did his first stand-up at 17 at an open mic in Boston.
—Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
Rodgers said that Hawk suggested McAfee as an emergency fill-in for a golf tournament team, and McAfee agreed to do it even while in the midst of a stand-up comedy tour.
—Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-up
Adjective
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Booker previously served in the United States Army but was removed from the military with a less than honorable discharge after going AWOL in 2017, Fox 2 Detroit reported, citing court documents.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Captain Dellinger of the US Army is an honorable man who only seeks the truth, and whose writing is filled with hope for a better future.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Broad stainless panels, bolted one to the next and sealed, formed their vertical sides.—
John McPhee,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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And guess what—the counter gear unit had a vertical shaft, which means that this concept is not rear-wheel-drive but AWD.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Mash, a Russian Telegram channel thought to have links to Russian law enforcement, published footage purportedly showing a drone flying toward Engels overnight, which could not be independently verified.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Gonzalez Urrutia was leaving for Panama on Tuesday, and was planning to fly to the Dominican Republic on Thursday.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Punching probably is a bit overrated, to be honest.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line is that deciding whether to start a new business requires an honest assessment of your passion, dedication, and readiness for the journey ahead.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Rebels, meanwhile, calmly worked the shot clock and found driving angles for easy baskets inside or kick-out 3s against SDSU’s vaunted defense that entered the day ranked seventh nationally.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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But by the early 20th century, following the displacement and enslavement wrought by successive waves of settlers — the Spanish, the Mexicans and then white Americans — the Tongva had lost their ancestral homeland in Southern California.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Among its selections this spring is this 2001 satire that, considering climate change and our incoming administration, will probably still hit pretty hard.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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The body-horror satire that earned Demi Moore the first acting award of her career — yes, career — on Sunday night, is available to stream from home.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Balancing cost efficiency with environmental and ethical standards adds another layer of complexity to the already difficult exercise of supply chain management, Bland added.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Jan. 2025
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By drawing on real-world scientific advancements and theories, the novel challenges readers to think critically about the role of technology in modern life and the ethical dilemmas that arise with innovation.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-up. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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