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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
these beams are propping up the entire roof
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as in assisted
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 propped (up)
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The home sustained damage to the second floor.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Middle school is the inflection point where sustained attention either begins to be scaffolded, or quietly erodes under constant digital interruption.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Northwest Avalanche Center’s representatives assisted at the scene.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lopez was assisted by her longtime stylist Mariel Haenn, who has also worked with Heidi Klum and Hailee Steinfeld.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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She's carried that dedication right into college.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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International artists are increasingly adding multiple Indian cities to their tour schedules, aided by digital platforms that make their work more accessible to fan bases across the country.—
Shreya Ghosal,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Rubelli fabrics on walls and furniture positively glow, aided by dazzling Murano chandeliers that take your breath away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The lower level would serve as an assembly and event space for weddings, baptisms, birthdays and cultural events, supported by a full kitchen and bar service during social events.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Post, digital and visual effects are supported by Screen NSW and Screen Queensland.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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When down 0-40 in the third game of the match after an exchange of breaks, Rybakina was able to serve her way out of trouble, helped by a first of 11 aces.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The auction result has helped stabilize sentiment in the super-long sector, but strategists say volatility is likely to persist until after the February 8 election is over.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Braves further bolstered their bullpen Sunday, re-signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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This soothing cream, bolstered by helps repair irritated or compromised skin while reducing redness.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now back on the press circuit promoting The Moment as Charli xcx’s right-hand brat, Skarsgård stayed true to his subversive style by bringing a completely inappropriate, somehow incredibly sexy shoe to Sundance Film Festival.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026
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The institutions that acted with clarity, adapted quickly, and stayed anchored to client’s needs didn’t just keep pace, but pulled ahead.—
Frank Sorrentino,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Propped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propped%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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