standbys

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A form of standby — A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of standby
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of standby
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APA

standbys. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/standbys

MLA

“standbys.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/standbys. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “standbys,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/standbys.

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