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as in reinforcement
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
if you don't add a couple more supports to that tower of blocks, it's going to fall down
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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the team's victory owes a lot to Joe's strong support in left field
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as in to advocate
to promote the interests or cause of
though childless themselves, they support the local schools both by volunteering and by fiercely opposing funding cuts
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as in to maintain
to pay the living expenses of
a young widow supporting a sick mother as well as two small children on a teacher's salary
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as in to reinforce
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
studies that support the claim that red wine drinkers have a reduced risk of coronary disease and cancer
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as in to justify
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
we support the students' right to speak out on local issues that affect them
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as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
new evidence supports the original researchers' unexpected conclusions
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as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
sent reinforcements to support the troops deployed overseas
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he simply cannot support the thought of having to go on living without his beloved wife at his side
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Recent Examples of support
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The serum also features a complex of five peptides to help firm skin, support collagen, and soften the appearance of fine lines, along with niacinamide to brighten uneven tone, and adenosine to smooth and strengthen overall skin structure.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Researchers expect this orbit to support consistent ultraviolet measurements over several years.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Your purchase also includes extra arch support inserts.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The serum also features a complex of five peptides to help firm skin, support collagen, and soften the appearance of fine lines, along with niacinamide to brighten uneven tone, and adenosine to smooth and strengthen overall skin structure.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
When his name was announced, Chalamet turned to kiss Jenner at their table at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles before shouting out those who have supported him in his career, including his costars, parents and the entrepreneur.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Researchers expect this orbit to support consistent ultraviolet measurements over several years.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for support
Noun
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The Bucs hope that switching up the coaching staff, adding more reinforcements through free agency and most importantly, keeping the main leader in place, could bode well for 2026.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Training begins in a simulated environment using reinforcement learning, where the robot improves by trial and error.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The shelter operates near capacity, with residents typically staying three to six months while receiving wraparound services including documentation assistance, employment support and housing placement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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With assistance from other authorities, the maritime law enforcement agency said an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to perform shoreline and offshore searches north of Aguadilla.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Local residents have advocated for a more permanent solution to the violent elephant encounters, and for the families of the deceased to be compensated.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Angels is a nonprofit organization that advocates for wildfire survivors.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Together, these changes help maintain Full Well Capacity despite the tiny pixel size.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sleek, minimal designs add polish while maintaining an effortless feel.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Strategic training and long-term transition plans The timing of this contract aligns with broader Navy efforts to sustain and eventually transition the E-6B fleet to its next generation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Police were called to the scene after a report of a 3-year-old boy who was believed to have sustained a gunshot wound.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The word edgy is often mistakenly applied to comedians whose work just reinforces conventional opinions and prejudices with extra swear words.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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January has just begun, and Moore is already reinforcing her icon status.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Yuba County District Attorney Clint Curry in early October cleared Rodarte and Trumm of potential wrongdoing, deeming their gunfire in response to Oliver as justified self-defense.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some of Ross’s actions could be legally justified, Ramsey noted.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reviewing State Minimum Insurance Requirements In addition to personal insurance needs, owners should verify their state’s minimum liability requirements.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After verifying player complaints, Wright contacted the league replay center to begin following protocol to potentially delay the game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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