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as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
these beams are propping up the entire roof
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as in aids
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 props (up)
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Two minutes later, Masco evened the score, 7-7, courtesy of a 55-yard dash from Jack Fabiano (16 carries, 101 yards).—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025 -
While California’s deep-blue electorate is probably more receptive to AOC than most other states, Newsom’s strategy of courting the far-left carries significant risks, both for this vote and for his longer term viability in a presidential general election.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The center’s initial focus was its market-style food pantry, which now aids about 300 local families, many from the immigrant and refugee community, along with providing other services, including a clothing closet, diaper bank and hygiene products (see sidebar).—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The technique is also critical in material science for understanding the properties of materials, which aids in the design of new ones.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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The team models professional pathways, adapts curriculum for sensory and developmental differences, sustains an active parent club, and engages alumni as volunteers and mentors.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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John Stuart Mill argued that diversity of opinion sustains democracy.—
Eric Markowitz,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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What began as an effort to help one man grew into a foundation that assists athletes with physical disabilities around the world compete in 105 different sports, ranging from baseball for the blind to para-Nordic skilling, Babbitt said.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Accessibly priced with a staggering amount of options, the store assists by pointing out pieces made popular by K-Pop stars.—
Ali Wunderman,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The material’s magnetic alloy, composed of cobalt, iron, germanium, and tellurium, supports ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism in a single structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Replacing wind and solar with gas, coal and nuclear power means reliable, affordable electricity that supports and sustains industries and employment.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Co-first author Sam Oh of the A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering in Singapore stated that the research helps put sodium on a more equal playing field with lithium for electrochemical performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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This method helps the company select candidates more prepared to use AI in their workflows.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Using such vessels bolsters the military capability of any country.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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This new paradigm focuses on tapping into contextual intelligence underpinned by data insights, which bolsters customer knowledge and is essential for building meaningful engagement for the business and its customers.—
Rajiv Shesh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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No matter where Parks is headed, her beauty game — and her mindset — stays strong.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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These are pan-fried rather than deep-fried, so the crust stays tender.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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