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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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On the street, the Mazda3 hatchback carries itself with a restrained yet purposeful elegance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026 -
But there is no place in North America that approaches the scale and complexity of New York’s system, which carries more than 5 million people daily.—
Jonathan Cohn,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The tuber also provides vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, and fiber, which aids digestion, boosts satiety, and regulates blood sugar.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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The calcium found in milk is also packaged with vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 2026
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Beyond a mere merger of assets, this union could jeopardize the ancillary market ecosystem that sustains theatrical filmmaking.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Forget about climbing the ladder, Capricorn — 2026 is about building something that truly sustains you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, after an arrest has been made, the National Guard assists with administrative processing before the Department of Corrections (DOC) holds individuals for a federal transfer.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
5 Feb. 2026
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Supporting them is a multilingual team that assists patients throughout the entire journey, from start to finish, from consultation to post-operative care.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rather than functioning as a static model, the LPM serves as the core of Carbon AI, a broader decision-making framework that supports both the LaserWeeder platform and the company’s Autonomous Tractor Kit (ATK).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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These activities engage animals both mentally and physically, providing stimulation that encourages natural behaviors and supports overall animal welfare.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
3 Feb. 2026
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Instead of being a mere foot soldier following orders from more frontal brain regions, M1 helps plan, guide and coordinate action.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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The extra carbonation helps flavors register more clearly at altitude.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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Adding White to a young crop bursting in talent thanks to the likes of Ball, Miller and Knueppel only bolsters the Hornets’ chances to end the playoff drought.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Increasing protections for renters The SRS Act bolsters accountability measures for landlords and takes steps to increase protections for renters.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Best Care Practices Use a mix created specifically for container growing, which doesn’t compact and stays nice and airy all season long.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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The mahogany music room stays true with a grand piano, now covered wall-to-wall in shimmering gold wallpaper that glows at night.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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