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as in carrying
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
these beams are propping up the entire roof
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2
as in assisting
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 propping (up)
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He was found carrying a gun in a holster when he was patted down and a magazine in his pants pocket, police said.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Bonus points for the wide handles that make carrying it to and from the oven a piece of cake—literally.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Sep. 2025
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As part of these contracts, TVA’s Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, are assisting in the development of tailored welding and fabrication techniques for a smaller stellarator testbed known as Infinity One.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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One way into Survivor's behind-the-scenes squad is via the Dream Team, crew members who do everything from testing the challenges to assisting across departments.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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These efforts reveal that lawmakers understand the essential role immigrants play in sustaining and growing key American industries.—
Kristie De Pena,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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When Armenia declared its independence from the Soviet Union, diaspora Armenians were a major factor in creating and sustaining the infant state.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Baker assisted in the arrest of the suspect, aiding the victim and ensuring community safety.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bullitt County Former Bullitt County Sheriff David Greenwell was federally charged with obstruction of justice and aiding a conspiracy to distribute marijuana in 2017.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Sep. 2025
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After all, iron is essential for supporting the development and function of your brain and muscles, among other significant benefits.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Conservatives have pledged to continue funding and supporting the organization following Kirk's death.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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These figures land at a time when Social Security remains very important in helping seniors afford life after work.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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After years of helping some of the world’s biggest companies scale their digital advertising, Spencer decided to bet on himself.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Big Time Fund operates as part of an initiative supported by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, and invests in entertainment projects aimed at bolstering the country’s creative economy and amplifying Arab storytelling.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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The development comes as a US Congress delegation is in Beijing for talks aimed at bolstering bilateral exchanges including military-to-military communication, in the first such visit to China in six years.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Trina Turk Mali Pullover Fall sweaters are our favorite seasonal essential to add texture to every outfit while staying warm in cooler weather.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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These beads resembled tiny holes in the light, staying stable for hours and drifting only a few degrees over the course of the day, the new study reports.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Propping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propping%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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