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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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This article has been edited to include a statement from Dick's representative and information on injuries Dick sustained from a 2019 attack.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Jenkins’ stay in major league camp was cut short because of a hamstring strain sustained while running the bases Saturday.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
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Carlton already has scored six points, and the sophomore forward assisted teammate Breya Cunningham on the game's first basket and set up another UT score by drawing an offensive foul.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Biden administration declassified intelligence findings that showed Iran supplies Moscow with attack drones and has assisted the Kremlin with building a drone-manufacturing factory.—
Seung Min Kim,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some of the more seasoned staff, including and especially the indefatigable charge nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa), remember the days before everyone carried an iPad well enough to keep things moving.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the driver took off, the frantic mother carried her son back inside the hospital, where teams of doctors performed chest compressions and other rescue efforts, but failed to save him.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Burger’s homer to right field may have been aided by the steady wind, but, regardless of the result, the process was solid.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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His company has aided rebuilding efforts after other wildfires across the state, including Napa Valley and Sonoma after the Tubbs fire in 2017, and Malibu and Agoura Hills after the Woolsey fire in 2018.—
Amancai Biraben,
Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Among independents, 28% supported the attack, while 59% opposed it.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bernier has supported sending the millage extension to voters.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Mar. 2026
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Holt — a former USL league president who helped Sacramento join as an expansion team in 2014 — is replacing Todd Dunivant, who was hired to be the sporting director for Major League Soccer club New York City FC in December.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to seeing stronger hair over time, she’s noticed that adding this formula to her regimen has helped improve her energy levels and balance her hormone levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Chargers bolstered their efforts to protect quarterback Justin Herbert all while diversifying their offense by agreeing to a multiyear deal with veteran fullback Alec Ingold on Sunday, the team announced.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This blast could come to define Puerto Rico’s identity in this iteration of the WBC as a scrappy underdog bolstered by staunch pitching and clutch hits, especially if its 2-0 advantage here turns into a title game berth for another chance at the island’s first championship.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Montreal stayed pat at the trade deadline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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While getting ready in the Greyfield Inn (where the wedding reception was held and guests stayed), the costume designer put Pidgeon in a vintage Calvin Klein slip dress, a subtle homage to Bessett Kennedy’s days at the company.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Propped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propped%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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