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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
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The growing demand is fueled by advances in drilling and heat pump technologies, supported by government incentives and global clean energy targets.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The couple, who married in 2013 and share three sons — Zen, 8, and 10-year-old twins Cy and Bowie — have long supported each other’s careers from behind the scenes.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Mehli Mistry is the cousin of Cyrus Mistry, but supported Ratan Tata during the removal of Cyrus as the chairman of the Tata Sons board.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
This story is supported by a partnership with Outrider Foundation and Journalism Funding Partners.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The measure was supported by several organizations, including the California Apartment Association and Western Center on Law & Poverty.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The growing demand is fueled by advances in drilling and heat pump technologies, supported by government incentives and global clean energy targets.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The couple, who married in 2013 and share three sons — Zen, 8, and 10-year-old twins Cy and Bowie — have long supported each other’s careers from behind the scenes.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Mehli Mistry is the cousin of Cyrus Mistry, but supported Ratan Tata during the removal of Cyrus as the chairman of the Tata Sons board.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
This story is supported by a partnership with Outrider Foundation and Journalism Funding Partners.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The measure was supported by several organizations, including the California Apartment Association and Western Center on Law & Poverty.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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Trump has endorsed opening fire on Russian aircraft if need be, the FT reports.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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After a chilly summer courtship, Governor Kathy Hochul, a hypercautious moderate, warmly endorsed him.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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While the roads are well-maintained, the winding mountain sections require attentive driving, especially when leaf-peeping traffic increases.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Photograph Collection, which is maintained by University of Louisville Archives & Special Collections staff.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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From a potentially serious injury sustained by linebacker Dwight Nunoo to a multitude of mistakes, Saturday’s 51-10 loss to the host Connecticut Huskies (4-2) was devastating to FIU (2-3).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Henry's body sustained serious burns, and the official cause of death was asphyxiation leading to heart failure.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The stark difference between my pre-clinic and post-clinic phone sex work powerfully reinforced the phone counseling idea.—
Nicki J. Monti,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Comedian Bill Burr also defended his decision to perform at Riyadh.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Over the centuries she’s been branded a traitor, condemned as a nymphomaniac, diagnosed as a sociopath and — more recently — defended as a victim of circumstances.—
Phillipa Gregory,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee rewarded him with a two-year, $11 million contract in July, and, with Damian Lillard gone, Porter is now the point guard, which was confirmed by Doc Rivers a few weeks ago.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Two people were struck and killed by a cargo train in Little River on Monday night, Miami Police and Fire Rescue confirmed.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Foundry Commercial assisted in the sale and announced it in a Friday news release.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The mother of two also used WIC's breast-feeding support program through a peer counselor who assisted her with her first child.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
2 Oct. 2025
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There is a total of 55 units, 46 of which will be designated as affordable housing with rent starting as low as $469 per month, and Section 8 vouchers are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cash is not accepted at Mortgage Matchup Center.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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