PROPPED UP Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

propped (up)

verb

past tense of prop (up)

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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Right now, there’s a rare window where demand exceeds supply, premiums are sustained and farmers are ready to transition but lack access to the technical support, market certainty and transition funding that bridge conventional to viable economics.

— Jeff Tkach, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Jeff Stotts, an athletic trainer who runs a site that tracks sports injuries, wrote that since 2005, just one player had sustained a torn labrum like Wallace’s and returned later that season.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

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Benson’s victory was assisted by former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who was running as an independent, dropping out in May.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
The steering is direct and well-assisted for the truck’s 4,048 lb (1,836 kg) curb weight, and the suspension controls the body well.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of assisted

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Crocs is beginning to deliver results for investors, aided by its international expansion, product diversification, HeyDude turnaround and its unique social media marketing strategy.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
The Tar Heels battled to get back in the game, driving down the field (aided by two UM penalties) and scoring on a 15-yard pass from quarterback Edwards to Trech Kekahuna.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of aided

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The research was supported through the National Science Foundation’s Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, which brings together universities and industry partners to advance battery technology.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Optical services include retinal imaging, eye-pressure testing and personalized lens consultations, supported by licensed remote optometrists and Mykita’s in-house optical team.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of supported

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Alford's speech helped convince voters to approve the referendum.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
The feud helped cost Republicans an incumbent who may have been tougher for Democrats to dislodge, and Tillis has emerged as an increasingly outspoken critic of the president.

— Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of helped

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Expectations that the election outcome could keep a lid on excessive government borrowing and spending bolstered US government bonds, sending yields lower.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, a dedicated decompression room — inaugurated last year as part of a broader festival focus on mental health — will be bolstered by an Agora discussion on the importance of resolving conflict in creative collaborations.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of bolstered

Verb

One of Teghaza’s minerals had been altered on the inside while its outer part stayed pristine, the reverse of how weathering on Earth works.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
Measure what got shipped, not how many hours a screen stayed unlocked or what the sheer activity is, which is based on keystrokes and mouse movements.

— Adithyan RK, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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