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
  • Carson Hansen ran for 119 on 14 carries, scoring a 12-yard touchdown in the first quarter and adding a key 36-yard run to keep Penn State's final drive going.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Bearcats back rushed for 252 yards on 12 carries with three touchdowns.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • This process aids in the development of classic sparkling wine flavors such as shortbread, brioche, and crème fraiche as well as a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a sense of opulence.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The waiver gives the studio permission to create a duplicate of an actor in costume, which aids in VFX work during postproduction.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of aids
Verb
  • French biologist Pierre Joliot helped answer how photosynthetic organisms split water to produce the oxygen that sustains life on Earth.
    — Delthia Ricks, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026
  • What Actually Interrupts The Pattern If the organization sustains the behavior, then the organization is what has to change.
    — Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of sustains
Verb
  • McDonnell has rejected allegations that the LAPD assists federal immigration enforcement.
    — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • McDavid had three assists to extend his season-opening points and assists streaks to 17 games and give him an NHL-best 44 points.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of assists
Verb
  • The agreement supports a broader production expansion intended to triple manufacturing capacity.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The outcome of Tuesday’s elections could slow that spending, with vast consequences for the thousands of jobs and massive amounts of economic development that AI supports.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of supports
Verb
  • This mechanical attachment approach also helps reduce alignment problems when multiple units connect.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The information helps researchers identify collision hotspots and provides transportation agencies with data to guide safety improvements.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of helps
Verb
  • But the defendants dispute that account, as well as the constitutionality of the HEAR Act, which bolsters Reif’s claim.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As much as the latter two helped to inaugurate the era of online automotive auction houses by setting new standards for thorough listings and seller engagements, the excitement of real-time bidding in person undoubtedly bolsters values even further.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of bolsters
Verb
  • The decline suggests more households are shifting spending to discount stores even as overall spending holds up and consumer confidence stays below pre-pandemic levels.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Those calculations assume the household’s income stays the same.
    — Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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