props (up)

verb

Definition of props (up)next
present tense third-person singular of prop (up)
1
as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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2
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)
  1. carries
  2. aids
  3. sustains
  4. assists
  5. supports
  6. helps
  7. bolsters
  8. stays
Verb
  • Sandy Carter The letter now carries 50, exactly twice as many.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Yet, Hizzoner’s visceral disdain for the Jewish state carries troubling undertones of antisemitism.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • The product’s ceramide inclusion is also joined by skin care’s workhorse hyaluronic acid, antioxidant-rich vitamins C and E, plus sea buckthorn, which aids with brightening and thereby remedies dark spots.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Lemon balm, which aids sleep by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of aids
Verb
  • The pacing sometimes goes slack, but even when the narrative starts wandering, Simple Town boasts a goofy magnetism that sustains the movie astonishingly well.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
  • At least this time, the voice of my people, deprived of their rights by the zombie state and the American government that sustains it, was heard.
    — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026
Definition of sustains
Verb
  • The Store is a free-referral grocery store that assists families experiencing food insecurity.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
  • The two were active-duty Soldiers who were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, which assists partner forces in securing a lasting defeat of ISIS.
    — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of assists
Verb
  • Launched in 2014, the program supports survivors and documents abuse linked to water access in informal settlements.
    — Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026
  • Ownership supports Breslow's long-term vision, and the team's recent success is winning over skeptical fans as the trade deadline approaches.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of supports
Verb
  • The side part also helps to define her cheekbones as the soft, silky color frames her face.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Accurate forecasting helps governments plan emergency responses and businesses manage risk.
    — Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of helps
Verb
  • The Justice Department also argues that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that states may ban transgender girls from female sports team bolsters its case.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • In a broadly sweet, vivacious and gorgeously sung set Tuesday, that sentiment revealed the moral clarity that bolsters her songs about devotion and intimacy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of bolsters
Verb
  • Every detail, from private transfers and pre- or post-cruise stays to exclusive local experiences, is thoughtfully arranged to create a seamless journey from beginning to end.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • Briceno suggests decanting only a small amount onto a clean palette and closing the jar immediately so the texture stays consistent.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Definition of stays
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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