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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Any legislators carrying such a bill would need to convince their colleagues in multiple parts of the state where Hollywood has less sway of the wisdom of such a move.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
Firearms cannot be brought into polling places located inside private property that forbids them, a school, a courthouse or any other location where Pennsylvania law prohibits carrying firearms.

— Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of carrying

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Sources told The Times that the federal Environmental Protection Agency is assisting in the toxicology investigation, while state labs are testing weed from the farm.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
The directors and cinematographer Eva Kraljević shared a small shepherd’s shed, assisting with various chores including cows that had to be milked twice a day.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of assisting

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Universities need institutions capable of sustaining serious debate after a visiting speaker leaves campus.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
With their best player out for the game, the Miami offense had a hard time getting big plays or sustaining drives, particularly in the first half.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of sustaining

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The commentary on the traditional cultural celebration prompted Pulido to put out an open call for invitations to perform at quinceañeras across the Congressional District, aiding his popularity in the region.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
The posting notes that this role will include aiding in investigations.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of aiding

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There’s also evidence supporting some non-drug treatments for hot flashes, night sweats and sleep or mood problems, ACOG said.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Stanley said drivers and bus monitors play an especially important role in supporting students with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs.

— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of supporting

Verb

Désir, a married father of two young children, is among several people accused of helping advance the conspiracy that culminated in Moïse’s killing.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
The competition eventually opened to public voting, with customers and supporters helping Tapestry secure the top spot.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of helping

Verb

In a unanimous vote, council members approved three separate motions aimed at assisting pets and bolstering care for animals across the city.

— City News Service, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
Despite his bolstering the GOP war chest, most of the candidates Musk backed lost their races.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bolstering

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