PROP (UP) Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

prop (up)

verb

Definition of prop (up)

as in to carry

to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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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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Verb

Over the years the retailer has carried third-party denim in its stores such as Re/Done, A GoldE and Acne.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Funding arrangements should reflect who benefits and who carries the risk.

— Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of carry

Verb

His appeal is meant to be broad, with proposals to cap credit card rates, cut middle-class taxes, lower prices and assist people with their first down payment on a home.

— Sam Sifton, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
The Department of Water and Power assisted in the investigation, McDonnell said, as one of its employees was a suspect and was subsequently arrested.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of assist

Verb

The work is intended to help transfer specialized nuclear-submarine design knowledge, improve technical coordination and strengthen the industrial capabilities required to build and sustain advanced submarines over their operational lifetimes.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Expect winds to be sustained winds of 20-25mph with gusts of 30-40mph possible and humidity low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 15-20% through the morning.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sustain

Verb

Along with Williams, at least 14 other people, many of them friends and family of the escapees, were arrested and accused of aiding in the escape, including by providing food, cash, transport and shelter.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Here, the fabric’s waterproofing is aided by a light water-repellent finish and thorough internal seam taping, a technical manufacturing process rarely attempted by factories outside of southeast Asia.

— Daniel Varghese, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of aid

Verb

Research on hitting objects does not support it as a way to reduce anger, and there are too few studies of screaming to conclude its effects.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
These improvements are intended to help military forces transport larger loads more efficiently and support operational demands across a range of environments.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Verb

The involvement of K-pop stars in some dramas also helps attract a diverse range of audiences.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The state attorney general was accused of accepting bribes and abusing his office to help a political donor whom the FBI was investigating.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of help

Verb

For guests staying longer, the hotel can arrange activities including truffle hunts, seasonal wine harvest experiences, and tours of nearby towns and historical sites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
At the first all-crew meeting, Kerry warns everyone to stay vigilant.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of stay

Verb

Microsoft Microsoft will ramp up use of its homegrown artificial intelligence chips after years of reliance on Nvidia's graphics processing units, as the software giant attempts to bolster its AI stack.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
During a drive bolstered by a 36-yard pass from Thomas to Dakorien Moore, Oregon nailed a field goal, cutting the lead to a possession.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

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