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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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Rick Cole, a former deputy mayor of L.A., said the DSA label for both candidates doesn’t mean they’ll adhere to the most dramatized versions of what DSA stands for.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network: it creates a secure private tunnel over public networks, such as the internet, to shield your online activity from prying eyes.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Still, taking Wendy’s private would not solve the company’s underlying problem: consumers are no longer entirely sure what Wendy’s stands for.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"He knows what the people want and he stands for that and I think that's great," she said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“That stands for do-it-yourself, and that includes learning how to play an instrument.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez