Withstand means To resist or endure (something) successfully. This page lists 20 example sentences from real texts, plus synonyms like resist or defend.
Withstand in a sentence
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Withstand meaning
- To resist or endure (something) successfully.
- To oppose (something) forcefully.
Example sentences (20)
This case boasts an IP68 rating, meaning it can withstand being submerged in up to 33 feet of water for 30 minutes.
Energy experts said many of the company’s poles were probably not strong enough to withstand winds that hit Lahaina.
Retirees would have had to have enough resources — both financial and emotional — to withstand gut-wrenching declines.
Specifically made to withstand the outdoors, it comes with pockets in four corners to insert rocks in to keep it down.
Thankfully, if players can withstand the Dragon's attacks, they can most likely gather a lot of Dragon's Breath.
These substations are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the marine environment and to last for many years.
After taking a 3-goal advantage, Doune did well to withstand a stirring, second-half fight-back from the Accies.
There are truly few foes who can withstand an onslaught from an unleashed Ororo, and Iron Man really isn’t one of them.
In my opinion, that is an example of a well-diversified business model that can withstand shocks and stress.
The patient folks at Zappos will confirm it took Kristen nine attempts to find just the right boots to withstand the elements.
We know that corals will need to withstand rising ocean temperatures to survive under climate change.
I could find nobody who could even withstand the psychological pressure of playing a role like that.
These devices should be designed to withstand not just the rigors of travel, but also the unpredictable handling by younger users.
The airline was holding a lot more cash on its balance sheet, however, to withstand a potential economic downturn in the near term.
The material used was marine grade plywood which will withstand the elements for the next 20 years.
Along with this process, spores of the mushroom culture are created, and these can withstand heavy temperatures, hence they survive.
Evidently, India is better placed to withstand the uncertainties compared to many other countries.
Jota's header in the first half was enough to take the win despite Celtic having to withstand sustained pressure in the second half.
The Yamaha HPH-MT8 headphones are definitely designed to withstand the rigors of professional use.
They are designed to withstand regular usage and resist damages caused by wear and tear, making them cost-effective in the long run.
Common combinations with withstand
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- to withstand 115×
- withstand the 57×
- can withstand 42×
- will withstand 8×
- not withstand 7×
- withstand any 7×
- withstand an 6×
- withstand harsh 5×
- withstand some 4×
- only withstand 4×
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About these examples
The 20 examples on this page contain the complete word withstand. Duplicate, incomplete, unusually short and technically noisy sentences are removed automatically. The definition is sourced from Wiktionary. Read more about our sources and checks on the About Voorbeeldzinnen.info page or see how to report a correction.