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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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His remarks amplified on his long-running view that US clout is waning against China’s, a perspective that carries weight because of his experience in China with Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund — experience that has brought some criticism over his links to leaders in Beijing.—
David Westin,
Fortune,
16 May 2026 -
Surgeries, skin graft, and years of rehab For 28-year-old Jessica Aguilar, every mile carries extra meaning, because making it to the starting line is a victory.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The Tea3 Foundation aids children, military members and animals.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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Furthermore, the work aids nuclear forensics by establishing a mineral fingerprint to reconstruct the specific temperatures and pressures of past or unidentified nuclear events.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Rules compelling basic disclosure or human-in-the-loop oversight in high-stakes contexts can reinforce the trust that sustains adoption over time.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Over the last two years, 30,000 to 40,000 Russian men have been inducted into the rolls every month, enough to replace the 30,000 or so casualties the Russian army sustains on the battlefield on a monthly basis.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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And then Paul Harris (who assists Bottas across F1 weekends), who also stayed in the AirBnB in the room next door, is calling me.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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In addition, the money will go towards the Basic Needs Resource Center on campus which assists students facing food insecurity, housing instability and other similar challenges.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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While some people claim lemon juice and olive oil can detoxify your body, improve digestion, treat kidney stones and joint pain, and prevent premature aging and cardiovascular disease, no evidence supports these health claims.—
Michelle Pugle,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
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The sales tax supports economic development projects in the city’s East Side, specifically between Ninth Street and Gregory Boulevard to the north and south, and Indiana Avenue and The Paseo to the east and west.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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In an outbreak, the WHO helps with international coordination, technical expertise and delivering medical supplies and equipment where they’re needed.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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The spooky, rumbling electronic score by Siriusmo (German EDM producer Moritz Friedrich) really bolsters the atmosphere of whimsy, weirdness and a tender sort of melancholy, a combination that’s uniquely Dupieux-ian and all the director’s own.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The agreement also bolsters AI protections, specifically around consent and compensation, and establishes minimum rate increases.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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That number could balloon as Runway 4/22 stays offline into Saturday.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Delays in care can allow symptoms to escalate, increasing the likelihood of emergency room visits or inpatient stays — outcomes that are more disruptive and expensive.—
Dr. David Pryor,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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