prop (up)

verb

Definition of prop (up)next
1
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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2
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)
  1. carry
  2. assist
  3. sustain
  4. aid
  5. support
  6. help
  7. stay
  8. bolster
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
  • The ban had been imposed by the central elections committee, a political body dominated by Netanyahu allies, on the basis that the parties supported armed struggle against Israel.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • For a government overseeing a population dominated by mobile expats, that created a lot of uncertainty in terms of establishing an economic base that can support a welfare system and basic state infrastructure.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 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
  • Miami survived end-of-game drama to beat rival Florida State in double overtime and stay unbeaten.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Decker said people who are homeless can feel hesitation to come into shelter, but Open Doors has built a rapport in the neighborhood and would want to stay.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 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
Definition of bolster
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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