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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
Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 6 May 2026
Used for energy and immune support, though research is still limited.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Republicans and Democrats divided on immigration Democrats were in lockstep on most issues related to immigration, including opposing Immigration & Customs Enforcement raids and supporting the sanctuary law that prohibits police from coordinating with the federal agency.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Noun
Beverages rich in antioxidants and polyphenols may calm inflammatory pathways and support recovery.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 6 May 2026
Used for energy and immune support, though research is still limited.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Verb
Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Republicans and Democrats divided on immigration Democrats were in lockstep on most issues related to immigration, including opposing Immigration & Customs Enforcement raids and supporting the sanctuary law that prohibits police from coordinating with the federal agency.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for support
Noun
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Colorado could also get reinforcements on defense.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Additional structural reinforcement and rollover protection were required after removing the roof, although the company claims the weight increase compared with the coupe is minimal.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Visitors with specific needs can contact Guest Services for assistance.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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These results were championed as the country’s official victory over the virus and a decisive win for those advocating for digital vaccination credential systems.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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In addition to his work on screen, Attenborough has penned several books, held many positions advocating for wildlife protection, and received numerous awards, including, most recently, the UN Environment Programme Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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This is basically every aerophobic flier’s worst nightmare, and Harlin does a solid job of maintaining the fear factor and shock right up to the moment of Rich’s decision to dump fuel and ditch, since the nearest airport, Guam, is out of range.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The actors — who first bonded while filming their 1995 rom-com, Two Much — have maintained a famously close relationship despite no longer being married.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The menu is full of sustaining stews, ample vegetables and, from the toné (clay oven), khachapuri, a genre of breads infiltrated by cheese and by turns fluffy, elastic, oozy and tender.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Lamb, the network’s president, had been suffering from serious health issues before sustaining a back injury that caused her health to deteriorate, the network said in a statement.—
John Seewer,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Interior finishes include reclaimed timber flooring and panels, while mature trees relocated from municipal sites reinforce the 'tree' concept and create an immediate green setting.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Local authorities formally closed all hiking routes to Mount Dukono in April and reinforced the ban following Friday’s incident.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Though directors had grievances with John’s leadership, their complaints weren’t serious enough to justify firing him at this point.—
Geoffrey Cain,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Westerman said tolls would be justified because the first iteration of the Great American Outdoors Act directed money to restore the George Washington Memorial Parkway, a federal road in the metropolitan Washington area.—
Garrett Downs,Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Another message may claim the student needs to verify a Canvas account.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Pengpai verified the Saint Laurent ban by testing more than 20 addresses within the affected subdistrict, spanning residential compounds, government offices, schools, hospitals and commercial buildings.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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“Support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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