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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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The tanker is believed to have carried approximately 9,000 gallons of gasoline during the crash.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026 -
And while vastly underused under Biff Poggi, seeing just 26 carries spanning two seasons (despite posting the highest average rush on the team), Rutledge elected to stay in green and gold and play for Tim Albin.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Both assist with the production of collagen and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Disaster Action Team volunteers are assisting those affected with emergency needs, including temporary lodging, financial assistance and other support services.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jock Landale was out for the Hawks with a right high ankle sprain sustained during Atlanta's 130-101 win against Orlando on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Those developments were enough to sustain cautious investor optimism on Wall Street.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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With the infield playing in, second baseman Nico Hoerner threw out CJ Kayfus, running from third on contact, at home aided by a stellar catch and tag by Amaya.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Frank’s aided by his remote connection to Tom, his handler, who keeps him on track.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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Even if Orbán were to lose the election, Europe’s ability to support Ukraine ultimately depends on the United States, not Hungary, and Washington is drifting in another direction.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ismael Ox Ox is supported by a loyal community of friends and athletes he's managed to build in his new home.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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To help keep a lid on prices at the pump, the Environmental Protection Agency recently waived the summertime cap on the amount of ethanol blended into gasoline.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Star has created a voter guide to help readers understand who everyone is on the KC-area ballot.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the Porters’ season-opening trip to Tennessee, O’Leary did not start in any of the four games, but the junior infielder/pitcher stayed ready.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The other day, a squad of dancers stretched and limbered up in the halls as, outside, the lions stayed still.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the 2026 Faces of Death is actually really good, and having a better understanding of the original — including the controversy that has hovered around it for decades — will only bolster your appreciation of the delicate balancing act that Goldhaber and co-writer Isa Mazzei have pulled off.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gray is a 14-year big league veteran who was brought to Boston to bolster the starting rotation and provide an additional playoff-caliber starter behind ace Garrett Crochet.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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