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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
Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Samir’s mother, too, was moved by the outpouring of support.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Trump supported the idea of releasing details about Epstein's associates during the 2024 presidential campaign.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Noun
With the right support, encouragement, and structure, Laren continues to grow and shine.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
Samir’s mother, too, was moved by the outpouring of support.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
The web site further reveals how Press Forward will fight back: with philanthropy, including an impressive $200 million paid to support news makers to date.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Trump supported the idea of releasing details about Epstein's associates during the 2024 presidential campaign.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for support
Noun
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The Mechanics Of Machine Learning Models AI models rely on clean data, semantic relationships and reinforcement.—
Don Dodds,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Frustrations are mounting, and the reinforcements that will be brought in at the deadline can't get here soon enough.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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This safety net extends beyond clinical care to include essential social programs — housing assistance, food programs like SNAP and energy assistance — that address the broader determinants of health, many of which face threatening cuts in their own right.—
Jacob Murphy,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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Please contact your members of Congress and urge them to support ongoing U.S. investments in foreign assistance.—
Courtney Busch,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Let Your Expert Guide You: Your digital forensics expert should be educating you about the importance of complete data access and advocating alongside you for obtaining complete UFED files.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This is not something that Starboard generally advocates for and is not advocating for it here.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The General Services Administration, the agency that manages and maintains federal real estate, is paying for the elevator repairs.—
Tracy J. Wholf,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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The pilot struggled to maintain the plane on a heading and climb, a preliminary report said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Neither of the drivers nor the passengers involved in the crash sustained injuries.—
Sophie Pendrill,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The other people present did not sustain significant injuries, according to authorities.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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In psychology, rituals are known to reduce anxiety and reinforce identity, especially during change.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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If the Tripadvisor business was the company’s only segment, this valuation could be justified.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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What event could possibly justify closing a major highway for days on end?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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For all July 4 plans involving alcohol, plan ahead and verify specific store hours or delivery options directly with retailers.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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The group planned to turn in the petition to the city's clerk of council Friday afternoon, and the Hamilton County Board of Elections would then verify signatures.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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“Support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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