as in promoted
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as in endorsed
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 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 sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
pillars supporting the bridge
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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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as in defended
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 confirmed
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 assisted
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 accepted
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 supported
Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Back in February, a federal judge ruled that key provisions of the law could go into effect, a decision backed by retailers who supported the legislation.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The demonization of minorities was nothing new, of course, but New York in the Seventies birthed a reactionary movement that was supported by politicians, public intellectuals, elites, and working people alike.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Those of us dedicated to strengthening American democracy have long supported the hallmarks of a free and fair society, including a vibrant civil society, an independent press, quality civics education, and elections run with integrity.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
The last vote came in December, when less than half of shareholders supported compensation packages for top executives, including one valued at nearly $100 million for CEO Nikesh Arora.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
At times, the school board auditorium broke out into shouts between the groups who supported Alzubi’s reassignment and those who opposed it.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Six years after Crosby’s death, his eldest son Gary published a memoir alleging physical and emotional abuse by the entertainer toward his children—claims some of his siblings supported while others disputed.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 2 June 2026
Also in the District 8 race, a battle between four Democrats, Venus Molina is being supported by an independent committee sponsored by the Sycuan tribe, the YIMBY Democrats and the Singleton Schreiber law firm.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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
Now, as Paxton is the Republican nominee for Senate, House Republicans who supported impeachment have taken differing positions.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Back in February, a federal judge ruled that key provisions of the law could go into effect, a decision backed by retailers who supported the legislation.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The demonization of minorities was nothing new, of course, but New York in the Seventies birthed a reactionary movement that was supported by politicians, public intellectuals, elites, and working people alike.
—Kevin Lozano, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Those of us dedicated to strengthening American democracy have long supported the hallmarks of a free and fair society, including a vibrant civil society, an independent press, quality civics education, and elections run with integrity.
—Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
The last vote came in December, when less than half of shareholders supported compensation packages for top executives, including one valued at nearly $100 million for CEO Nikesh Arora.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
At times, the school board auditorium broke out into shouts between the groups who supported Alzubi’s reassignment and those who opposed it.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Six years after Crosby’s death, his eldest son Gary published a memoir alleging physical and emotional abuse by the entertainer toward his children—claims some of his siblings supported while others disputed.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 2 June 2026
Also in the District 8 race, a battle between four Democrats, Venus Molina is being supported by an independent committee sponsored by the Sycuan tribe, the YIMBY Democrats and the Singleton Schreiber law firm.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Other races The first candidate to be endorsed for office Friday was Ron Schutz.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The charter association also has changed tack in the race for state superintendent of public instruction by backing San Diego Unified school board President Richard Barrera, the same candidate endorsed by the California Teachers Assn.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Another in 2024 accused the company of failing to keep equipment properly maintained and for failing to report a breakdown in a blending kettle, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Yet that is not down to Guimaraes; the Brazilian has maintained his standards and, to a degree, somehow arguably even raised them.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The plant sustained flows above 45 million gallons per day for 13 hours over the weekend and peaked above 60 million gallons per day for nine hours — well above its design capacity, USIBWC said.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Two children sustained minor injuries when two school buses crashed near Woodbury Elementary School Tuesday morning.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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This was reinforced in my nutrition consultation, where the advice aligned almost seamlessly with the doctor’s assessment.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Rate-hike expectations were reinforced by the US labor-market readings on Friday as nonfarm payrolls increased 172,000 last month after upward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.—
Tony Czuczka,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Throughout his campaign, Mellor has defended his record as a Marine veteran, ties to Flynn and his participation in the January 6, 2021 pro-Trump march that turned into a riot.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The Knicks center is now 8-for-13 when defended by Wembanyama in the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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And, just for good measure, his campaign confirmed the identity of Talarico’s girlfriend after Texas outlet Current Revolt published her name despite the campaign’s requests of other newsrooms to do the opposite.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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During a brief press conference attended by Oregon Live, Sandy Police Chief Patrick Huskey confirmed that the officer was in stable condition and was expected to survive.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The Hoffman, Barrett, Kensington and Herman fire departments all assisted in the response.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The West Metro Fire dive team and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the search and rescue operation, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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