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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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In addition to Riley’s output, Gaines had 98 yards on 14 carries, and Sherrod had 42 yards on just seven rushes.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Keondre Dixon ran for a pair of scores and had a team-high 13 carries.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who serves the Israeli enemy and its schemes, aids its crimes, and seeks to enable it to commit atrocities against our people cannot be supported—except by a traitor, a traitor like him, trying to pave the way for it.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Proceeds from the event solely benefit the Waubonsee Foundation Scholarship Program, which aids hundreds of Waubonsee students each year in achieving their educational and career goals, college officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Expertise may impress, but curiosity sustains and compounds over time.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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At high elevations, cold air turns heavy monsoon precipitation into snowfall that sustains the ice.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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Now, Osman, who also works as an interpreter, often assists refugees at the shop with travel visas, green card applications and document translation.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Should benefit from playing alongside better players than at Palace and is capable of reaching double figures in both the goals and assists columns.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the men’s side, Matt Hargreaves, the club’s director of football negotiations, also significantly supports recruitment in the women’s team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Future Hybrid System features a pre-chamber ignition and supports gasoline, E85 ethanol, M100 methanol, and synthetic fuels, with market introduction targeted for 2027.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Don Felder, a second cousin who now helps manage Gibson’s estate and legacy, grew up hearing her tell stories breaking the barriers in tennis and then in golf.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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For many perennials, occasional division helps keep them healthy and maximizes their flower power.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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On the contrary, our struggle bolsters your right to your identity.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
29 Aug. 2025
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This growth trend is expected to persist, with revenues anticipated to increase by an average of 25% each year over the next three years, which bolsters the current valuation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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It all zips up into a compact rectangular case that’s covered in a durable, waterproof material that’ll ensure your tech gear stays safe throughout your travels.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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That spending covers everything from the 48,000 hotel stays at a time when bookings are light ahead of hurricane season, restaurant meals and dining, take-home souvenirs, ground and air transportation, and even salsa dancing lessons.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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