PROPPING (UP) Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

propping (up)

verb

present participle of prop (up)

as in carrying

to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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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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That was part of his wider goal of sending endless waves of bomb-carrying drones and robots to hit Russian encampments in a bid to sharply reduce Ukraine’s casualties.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Then in April, one of the company’s ships was passing Puerto Rico between two other jobs while carrying an advanced underwater drone with the right sensors to find the plane.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of carrying

Verb

Chapman sent multiple messages over the years to Johnson and two of the restorers assisting him, according to Chapman’s complaint.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Whether assisting with community outreach events, referring individuals and families in need of care, or partnering with us to support our neighbors, there are many ways to make a meaningful impact.

— Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026

Definition of assisting

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The company pointed to research from the UK AI Security Institute showing that advanced models are increasingly capable of sustaining complex, multi-step cyber operations over extended periods.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
It is found in building the enduring capacity of leaders and teams to adapt while sustaining performance.

— Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of sustaining

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Five others have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder, including two people accused of aiding Johnson evade investigators, the sheriff's office said.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Additionally, hazelnuts are high in L-arginine, an amino acid that promotes nitric oxide production, aiding blood vessel regulation and helping maintain healthy blood pressure.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

Definition of aiding

Verb

Part of every ticket sale will go to Solace Women’s Aid, a British charity supporting women and children affected by domestic violence.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
For an ambitious piece at a considerable price, there might even be a handful of people supporting the acquisition, each pitching in a percentage of the cost.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of supporting

Verb

New look in net Sergei Bobrovsky had been a staple in the crease for Florida for the last seven seasons, bolstering the team in all its recent finals appearances.

— Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026
This approach cultivates multiple income streams, significantly bolstering career security and lessening reliance on a single employer.

— Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of bolstering

Verb

Part of the project staying personal meant that de Araújo wanted Claire to dance, as the character was based on her own mother who was a dancer.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Focus on staying upright rather than leaning or hunching under the load.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

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