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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
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Zambian officials are now closely reviewing a multibillion-dollar package that could grant the US access to key minerals, such as copper and cobalt, in exchange for health support and citizens’ health data.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Not only the players, but Kellner also states that Earley and the coaching staff have supported and believed in him since his first day on campus.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This suggests that the rebound seen in clinical trials may be a result of patients being left without alternative support, a scenario that doesn't have to happen in clinical practice, researchers say.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Zambian officials are now closely reviewing a multibillion-dollar package that could grant the US access to key minerals, such as copper and cobalt, in exchange for health support and citizens’ health data.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Her fellowship is supported by the University of Texas at Dallas.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Not only the players, but Kellner also states that Earley and the coaching staff have supported and believed in him since his first day on campus.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for support
Noun
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Canvas pants have double-knee paneling for reinforcement.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Red Sox finally brought in some bullpen reinforcements midway through camp, signing veteran left-hander Danny Coulombe on a one-year big league deal and adding right-hander Tommy Kahnle on a minor league deal with an invite to MLB camp.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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English said he's been working to gather assistance for his members who have gone without a paycheck since mid-February.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s policies — from legislation that cut food stamps and Medicaid benefits, to new restrictions on low-income housing assistance and student loans — have amplified these trends.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The group advocates that data center development be done in a responsible, more regulated way.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Politicians and activists across the political spectrum have instead advocated for states’ ability to regulate AI in the absence of meaningful federal action regarding the fast-moving technology.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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People who dislike Minnelli’s singing maintain that her outer bombast conceals an inner void.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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So, even after the military campaign ends, maintaining secure access through the strait for hydrocarbons will be an enduring concern.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Two people were hospitalized with injuries sustained when an apartment building caught fire in El Sereno early Sunday morning.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Second, that accepted norms of the profession required aggressive interventions to sustain life.—
Robert S. Olick,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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The formula also features four peptides to treat the eye area from multiple angles—helping signal collagen production, improve elasticity, and smooth the look of fine lines—while collagen reinforces skin’s bounce.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Materials, produce, and products are sourced locally wherever possible and chef Mauro Colagreco’s commitment to circular gastronomy further reinforces the hotel’s eco-conscious approach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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But manufacturers use unnecessary complication to justify charging you $100,000 for $20,000 worth of car--or $350,000 for $50,000 worth of tractor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Blending absurdist humor with social critique, the series explores how civility can be weaponized to justify cruelty.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Emergency crews continued to search for survivors as authorities worked to verify the condition of those still unaccounted for.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Officials in the city have not verified these claims or officially linked the group to the arson as of yet, according to reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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