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as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop (up)
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In turn, everyone in the community carries an innate sense of stewardship.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
The Igloo Latitude 52 is lightweight, easy to carry, and perfect for short-term cooling at picnics, beach days, or backyard barbecues.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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Opportunities range from supporting medical clinics and public health initiatives to assisting in schools and vocational training centers.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Though Ajax failed to advance to the knockout phase, Kudus scored four goals and assisted twice in their six matches from that false nine position.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Notre Dame announced Saturday that Kevin Bauman sustained a season-ending left knee injury that will require surgery.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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Officials received a call about shots fired at the target location on Research Boulevard at 2:15 p.m. When Austin police arrived, three people had sustained gunshot wounds, officials said during a press conference after the shooting.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Employers are increasingly dealing with an influx of fake candidates, aided by the rise of AI.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Ideas for aiding the industry As challenges continue, Michigan’s cannabis business owners have a few ideas for how to help the industry.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The audit released this week supported Tian and Wang’s concerns about the fees and executive director salary reporting, in addition to finding several new issues.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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In order to successfully override a mayoral veto, two-thirds of the Council’s 51 members must support it.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Using chicken cutlets helps this dish cook up quickly on hurried nights.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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May Reduce Skin Infections Turmeric's antimicrobial properties may help prevent bacterial skin infections.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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To stay at Casa Carolina is also to support the hotel's commitment to sustainability, woven through the fabric of its operations in big ways and small.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Former Angels' superstar Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for his new Los Angeles club as the Dodgers fight to stay at the top of the NL West standings.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Though bars have long been Roberson’s vice, the Arkansas Razorback posted a formidable score at the U.S. Classic, bolstering her role as an all-around threat.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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My Plus Four’s Comfort Plus Seats provided plenty of cushion, if not much in the way of bolstering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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