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Another word for stand by

Verb
      2. See also:

      stand

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    Another word for stand by

    Noun
      2. See also:

      protector

      patron

    Another word for stand by

    Verb

    1. To defend or help

      2. See also:

      sustain

      help

      defend

    2. To wait

      3. See also:

      wait

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    Sentence Examples

    • No one has to be on stand-by to take you to the next destination.

    • Stand-by songs like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

    • The old stand-by question for red carpet reporters is "Who are you wearing?"

    • Traditional Thanksgiving dinners are a good stand-by and a great idea if you are cooking for a large group of people, but for a tasty change of pace you might want to explore some alternative Thanksgiving dinner ideas.

    • I thought you might want to stand by.

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