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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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Yet such an approach carries the risk of more violent swings in stock and bond prices, analysts say, and ultimately could lead to higher interest rates for consumers and businesses.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 June 2026 -
Fans split over who carries the blame, from the fighter and his team to the commission and the promotion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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At the time, Aguilar had a job with Misericordia, which aids people with disabilities.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) are now developing an onboard drone that aids rescues without human intervention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
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The push out of their respective comfort zones is sweaty, arduous, and, the series suggests, exactly the kind of exertion that sustains a relationship.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Pascale’s cello generally swoops and sustains while Katzmann’s saxophone jitters in search.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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But the biggest milestone of the night was Clark reclaiming the top spot on the WNBA assists leaderboard.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Founded in 1975, Crisis Assistance Ministry assists families in the Charlotte area facing financial hardship.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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In turn, sleep quality, which physical conditioning directly supports, governs how effectively a leader's prefrontal cortex manages complex trade-offs and scenarios under pressure.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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The decision supports renewal of the project’s Source Materials License for another 20 years, leaving a safety evaluation as the final major review before the license can move forward.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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The physical connection is calming and helps bridge the gap between their world and yours.—
Kira Willey,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Don't worry about potential wardrobe malfunctions, as the skirt comes with a lining that helps prevent any possible see-through moments.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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The appearance from Vance only bolsters that case.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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The downturn bolsters the longstanding theory that the Bitcoin market follows the dictates of US election cycles.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
3 June 2026
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Offer a raincheck so your energy returns and goodwill stays intact.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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