as in promoted
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as in endorsed
to promote the interests or cause of
though childless themselves, they support the local schools both by volunteering and by fiercely opposing funding cuts
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as in maintained
to pay the living expenses of
a young widow supporting a sick mother as well as two small children on a teacher's salary
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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
pillars supporting the bridge
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as in reinforced
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
studies that support the claim that red wine drinkers have a reduced risk of coronary disease and cancer
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as in defended
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
we support the students' right to speak out on local issues that affect them
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as in confirmed
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
new evidence supports the original researchers' unexpected conclusions
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as in assisted
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
sent reinforcements to support the troops deployed overseas
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as in accepted
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he simply cannot support the thought of having to go on living without his beloved wife at his side
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Recent Examples of supported
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
But at the time, Brandy's idea to work with Monica on the new record was not supported by most of the people around her.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Together, these programs together have supported 795 MW of clean energy, replacing expensive fossil fuel and helping to lower energy supply costs for all customers.
—Killian Duborg, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Numerous other social media posts and videos spreading variations on the same lie — that the Rothschilds had secretly funded or supported Hitler in his quest to exterminate worldwide Judaism — racked up five- and six-figure view counts.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Growth can strengthen a community when it is responsibly planned and supported by infrastructure.
—Stephanie Flasch, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
This modem is an upgrade from the M6 hotspot’s Snapdragon X62, which supported Wi-Fi 6.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The fleet of space shuttle orbiters supported satellite deployment and microgravity research on orbital missions of up to 17 days.
—Emily A. Margolis, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Congratulations to all of the sandwich shops, to all the customers that have supported us over the last 34 years, everybody everywhere.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
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Local politicians that previously supported the chorus, either socially or financially, are now fearful of retribution by the governor, Cabrera said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
But at the time, Brandy's idea to work with Monica on the new record was not supported by most of the people around her.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Together, these programs together have supported 795 MW of clean energy, replacing expensive fossil fuel and helping to lower energy supply costs for all customers.
—Killian Duborg, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Numerous other social media posts and videos spreading variations on the same lie — that the Rothschilds had secretly funded or supported Hitler in his quest to exterminate worldwide Judaism — racked up five- and six-figure view counts.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Growth can strengthen a community when it is responsibly planned and supported by infrastructure.
—Stephanie Flasch, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
This modem is an upgrade from the M6 hotspot’s Snapdragon X62, which supported Wi-Fi 6.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The fleet of space shuttle orbiters supported satellite deployment and microgravity research on orbital missions of up to 17 days.
—Emily A. Margolis, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Congratulations to all of the sandwich shops, to all the customers that have supported us over the last 34 years, everybody everywhere.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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School board candidates endorsed by the group struggled in elections, and rival liberal groups rose up to compete for power in America's suburbs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bianco previously endorsed the judge during his 2022 election campaign, and the two share political advisers and overlapping donors.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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View this post on Instagram The comedian maintained his sense of humor following the crash.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Engagement across these positions may be either fleeting or sustained, but is not inherently superficial.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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This one came by way of a number of auspicious paths, including one that’s harder to quantify but also needs to be sustained and at least for the moment said something about this group.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The idea of a super wet El Niño kind of got reinforced in the winter of 1997-98.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In other words, external pressure has reinforced internal alignment.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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White, the neonatologist who stopped enrolling patients in the study, defended the decision to conduct it.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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George Piedra, the attorney representing the property owner, defended the relocation package.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Perry's representative confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the workers were eventually allowed to hold onto the gift cards after confusion was cleared up.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Reynard confirmed Rzenno knows the strike zone well from having caught so many pitches.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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But Viktor Arvidsson, who assisted on all three regulation goals and is proving to be a fantastic acquisition, beat Greaves on a backhander to cash the two highly improbable points.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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When the train stopped for three hours outside Guiyang, the backpacker finally admitted defeat and accepted a cigarette.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who are accepted go through a 10-week training academy, which Leonas helps instruct.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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