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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
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Rubio also expressed support in a call with acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
In its 46-page lawsuit, LAHSA pushed back on HUD’s allegations, saying they were not supported by the evidence.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Thousands of them just bought these affordable, best-selling flip-flops with a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom comfort and support.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Rubio also expressed support in a call with acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Verb
Any workplace strategy ultimately has to support both the workforce and the business itself.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
In its 46-page lawsuit, LAHSA pushed back on HUD’s allegations, saying they were not supported by the evidence.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for support
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The left-hander had originally been viewed as a potential midseason reinforcement for a team with postseason aspirations.
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That’s likely to change in Season 3, now that both factions have added key reinforcements.
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Valadao also said the cuts match eligibility standards for other federal assistance programs.
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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Immigrant advocates hope to have a more vocal champion in Becerra, the favorite to become governor in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly 2 to 1.
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Activists encouraged Texans to contact board members to advocate against the standards before a Friday meeting scheduled to address other social studies proposals, such as the inclusion of biblical stories for study.
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Those resources include avenues to help seniors maintain regular exercise, ongoing positive social connections, appropriate living situations, transportation and more.
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The business in question is stealing Georgia’s nightclub idea, though Charlie maintains that’s not what’s happening because his club won’t have any bowling.
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Those who have sustained a severe burn or dirty wound should follow up with a booster after five years, according to the CDC.
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The driver of the bus sustained minor injuries.
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Looking back, McCloskey said the yearslong legal battle reinforced the value of perseverance.
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If anything, Messi’s early absence reinforced why Argentina will enter the knockout stage as one of the favorites to win the tournament.
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Wall Street is increasingly punishing Big Tech companies for spending on AI without profits to justify it.
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Thus far, Meta was only monetizing AI through its advertising, which is a great business but can be cyclical and was not enough to justify using all its cash flow.
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Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows someone in fatigues-style clothing appearing to exchange rounds with police.
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Astronomers could now search the cosmos for such events, the discovery of which would help verify Fuller's model.
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“Support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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