propped (up)

verb

past tense of prop (up)
1
as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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2
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)
  1. sustained
  2. assisted
  3. carried
  4. aided
  5. supported
  6. helped
  7. bolstered
  8. stayed
Verb
  • The driver, since identified as Santa Paula man Derek Skinner, 34, sustained minor injuries, the release said.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In early 2025, Said was assigned to cover the Los Angeles wildfires and additional weather events, according to the suit, and while in the field sustained a bone contusion when a piece of heavy equipment struck her foot.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sustained
Verb
  • In an earlier Facebook video, Mrvan thanked first responders who have assisted in areas across Northwest Indiana, including LaPorte, Michigan City, Portage, Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, Schererville and Dyer.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The home sustained extensive damage, and the American Red Cross assisted the six displaced adults.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of assisted
Verb
  • Wrapped in a blue blanket, the young woman was carried to an ambulance as firefighters embraced and onlookers cheered.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales has carried the label repeatedly, including its Nano Montreal and Hudson styles, while Beyoncé, Anne Hathaway and other high-profile customers have helped extend its recognition internationally.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of carried
Verb
  • Boone has repeatedly said that Lombard’s fútbol background has aided him on the diamond.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The right-hander, who was aided by three double plays, faced the minimum until Owen Caissie homered to lead off the ninth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of aided
Verb
  • The aircraft carrier reached the Middle East in January and has since supported the US war against Iran including the blockade on Iranian ports.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Ravens, however, have consistently supported Loop and downplayed the need to bring in another kicker.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of supported
Verb
  • Born in Vienna to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, Ndukwe learned English at school from an early age and that has helped since moving to Merseyside.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That cost millions of layoffs, but helped propel China to overtake Japan as the second-largest economy behind the United States in 2010.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of helped
Verb
  • The Spurs bolstered their wing depth by bringing in veteran forward Tobias Harris.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Since launching her progressive campaign for the Democratic nomination, Flanagan has taken an anti-Israel stance and ripped Craig for having her previous campaigns bolstered by AIPAC dollars.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bolstered
Verb
  • Báez stayed patient in his second at-bat, driving Boyd’s changeup into the left-field bleachers for a solo homer in the fourth inning.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Chicago’s eighth grade reading scores stayed flat, a useful reminder that no reform lifts performance evenly.
    — Michael Casserly, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stayed
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“Propped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propped%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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