stand on

VERB

base on

Synonyms

WEAK

build depend on form on found on hinge on place on rest on

VERB

depend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hinge on rest on revolve around

STRONG

bottom found ground hang rest stay

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on trust to turn on

VERB

hinge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend revolve around

STRONG

hang pivot rest turn

WEAK

be subject to be undecided pend turn on

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Samuelson urged her colleagues to stand strong: “There are times when you need courage; stand on principle even if you stand alone.”

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

When you’re an employee-journalist at the money-losing news division of a conglomerate in need of government approval for a major transaction, you can stand on principle and make a fuss, and that’s fine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The company will also offer live entertainment and giveaways at the original “Shack” stand on Beverly and Rampart Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

We stand on the cusp of the biggest set of elections since the general election two years ago.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“No, Mila, it didn't. I was watching. You kicked that music stand on purpose.”

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

stand on

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