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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)
Verb
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Ants carry scale, aphids, and mealy bugs into fruit trees.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025 -
This level carries a monthly charge of €14.99 or €149 per year.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Some 75% of all global deliveries are now assisted in some way by robots, the company said.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Among those assisting are search teams and emergency crews from Mexico, who have joined overwhelmed local responders in searching for the missing and helping clean up devastated communities.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Several of the camps along the Guadalupe River and its tributaries sustained damage early July 4.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Neither of the drivers nor the passengers involved in the crash sustained injuries.—
Sophie Pendrill,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The tight supply and inventory conditions in the HBM sector are also aiding pricing.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Today, Aflac is a household name, aided by the now-iconic duck mascot and consistent returns.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Adding native plants to existing garden beds is a simple way to boost curb appeal while supporting pollinators and improving soil health.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The social sector, including philanthropy and nonprofit providers, can support novel solutions and risk-taking, advocating for families, and providing direct services.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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It’s helped stop disease outbreaks, revolutionize agricultural practices, and in some cases, promote democracy.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Each of the wand attachments is made of tourmaline ceramic to help heat the hair evenly and reduce heat damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Come for the food, stay for the desserts and then finally the relatives.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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All residents were advised to stay indoors as much as possible.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
Verb
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From there, the Rockets bolstered its wing depth by signing Dorian Finney-Smith to a four-year deal to replace Dillon Brooks’ three-and-d production.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Adding Smith bolsters Pittsburgh's group of pass-catchers, which added All-Pro wideout DK Metcalf but lost 1,100-yard receiver George Pickens, who was traded to the Dallas Cowboys earlier this offseason.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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