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Words with a similar base: standing

'standing'

[standing.n.01] as in: social or financial or professional status or reputation

Examples:
of equal standing
a member in good standing

'standing'

[standing.n.02] as in: an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event

'standing'

[standing.n.03] as in: the act of assuming or maintaining an erect upright position

'standing'

[stand.v.01] as in: be standing; be upright

Examples:
We had to stand for the entire performance!

'standing'

[stand.v.02] as in: be in some specified state or condition

Examples:
I stand corrected

'standing'

[stand.v.03] as in: occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

Examples:
We stand on common ground

'standing'

[stand.v.04] as in: hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

Examples:
I am standing my ground and won't give in!

'standing'

[digest.v.03] as in: put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Examples:
I cannot bear his constant criticism
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
he learned to tolerate the heat
She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage

'standing'

[stand.v.06] as in: have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

Examples:
Where do you stand on the War?

'standing'

[stand.v.07] as in: remain inactive or immobile

Examples:
standing water

'standing'

[stand.v.08] as in: be in effect; be or remain in force

Examples:
The law stands!

'standing'

[stand.v.09] as in: be tall; have a height of; copula

Examples:
She stands 6 feet tall

'standing'

[stand.v.10] as in: put into an upright position

Examples:
Can you stand the bookshelf up?

'standing'

[resist.v.04] as in: withstand the force of something

Examples:
The trees resisted her
stand the test of time
The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow

'standing'

[stand.v.12] as in: be available for stud services

Examples:
male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females

'standing'

[standing.s.01] as in: having a supporting base

Examples:
a standing lamp

'standing'

[standing.s.02] as in: not created for a particular occasion

Examples:
a standing committee

'standing'

[standing.a.03] as in: (of fluids) not moving or flowing

Examples:
mosquitoes breed in standing water

'standing'

[standing.a.04] as in: executed in or initiated from a standing position

Examples:
race from a standing start
a standing jump
a standing ovation

'standing'

[standing.a.05] as in: (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs

Examples:
standing room only

'standing'

[standing.s.03] as in: permanent

Examples:
a standing army