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verb

past tense of support
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as in maintained
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 reinforced
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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Recent Examples of supported
Adjective
When a leader is responsible for too many people, employees can start to feel less seen, less supported and less guided. Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
Later, a fellow resident gave him a house, and neighbors supported him, especially during his final two years of illness. Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Dalio’s OceanX focuses on exploring uncharted undersea regions and marine life, work supported in part by Triton Submarines, the private-submersible company he co-owns with filmmaker James Cameron. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026 The package, which is supported by the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) and many tax practitioners (like me), now contains more than 60 provisions. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 From 2019 to 2023, Mack led the state’s career and technical education initiatives and repeatedly publicly supported DeSantis’ parental rights policies on social media. Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 The partnership was supported through the Military College Faculty Fellowship Research Program and the Davies Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 Trampled by Esterhuizen, winger Josh Moorby in his first test against South Africa supported a touchline break by Tupou Vaa'i to score and New Zealand led for a second time at 12-10. ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported, and Audi also offers a head-up display and Bang & Olufsen audio system. New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 The Ravens, however, have consistently supported Loop and downplayed the need to bring in another kicker. Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
Adjective
  • Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Trump has endorsed Catalina Lauf, who ran two unsuccessful House campaigns in Illinois.
    Emily Chang, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Moskowitz swamped Larkin, who was endorsed by Democratic Socialists of America in the coastal 25th District.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The Very Large Crude Carrier – the largest oil tanker class, stretching over 1,000 feet – maintained a steady pace of 13 knots across the Persian Gulf, near its top speed.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Collin County First Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirskye, meanwhile, told the court that the trial defense attorneys agreed to the arrangement and maintained that it was held.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • The driver, since identified as Santa Paula man Derek Skinner, 34, sustained minor injuries, the release said.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In early 2025, Said was assigned to cover the Los Angeles wildfires and additional weather events, according to the suit, and while in the field sustained a bone contusion when a piece of heavy equipment struck her foot.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • The exterior is reinforced with galvanized steel and fitted with an interior fiberglass liner that is watertight and built to withstand harsh weather conditions, ensuring the pool is ready to enjoy for years to come.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Jennifer Zicha, Current SCAD Student For rising senior Caitlyn McLaughlin, Cannes reinforced the creative ambitions that inspired her to pursue a career behind the camera.
    IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Buc-ee's has defended the lawsuit as protective of its valuable trademark.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Villarreal’s decision to sign Partey drew criticism in Spain, the UK and elsewhere, but president Fernando Roig defended the move.
    Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • X-ray analysis confirmed the sequence of zinc-ion and proton storage.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Turlock Unified confirmed Wilson is employed as a para-educator severe at Dutcher Middle School, working with students with special needs.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • University police, the Hanover County Sheriff's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives assisted several other federal and state agencies with the investigation, which is ongoing.
    Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Lisa Boattin scored minute into stoppage time, assisted by Ivanovic.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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