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
Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
That’s why, according to graphic designer and rebranding expert Gardner, the Wichita community overwhelmingly supported the new Redhawks mascot.
—Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Cleaner and smarter refueling The refueler will be deployed in active operations with Clay Lacy Aviation, supported by World Fuel Services, underscoring the collaborative effort to lead the transition toward cleaner and smarter airport ground fueling infrastructure.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of the projects the organization has supported include This Is Us, The Pitt and Nonnas.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
However, while Wagner openly supported Hemedti, the Kremlin has been negotiating with al-Burhan and his forces.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The fellows are also supported through workshops prior to the lab, as well as the Sundance Institute’s yearlong continuum of support.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Our job as parents is to remain vigilant, ensure our children are loved and supported, and to seek intervention from a health care professional as necessary.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
To celebrate the launch, Dove Men+Care is giving away 24 custom jerseys, a nod to Lynch’s iconic number—and to the fans who’ve supported his journey from Oakland to the Super Bowl and beyond.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
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How many voters supported, opposed Measure G In Nevada County, the largest portion of the library district, voters supported Measure G with by a 7-to-3 margin.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
That’s why, according to graphic designer and rebranding expert Gardner, the Wichita community overwhelmingly supported the new Redhawks mascot.
—Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Cleaner and smarter refueling The refueler will be deployed in active operations with Clay Lacy Aviation, supported by World Fuel Services, underscoring the collaborative effort to lead the transition toward cleaner and smarter airport ground fueling infrastructure.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of the projects the organization has supported include This Is Us, The Pitt and Nonnas.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
However, while Wagner openly supported Hemedti, the Kremlin has been negotiating with al-Burhan and his forces.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The fellows are also supported through workshops prior to the lab, as well as the Sundance Institute’s yearlong continuum of support.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Our job as parents is to remain vigilant, ensure our children are loved and supported, and to seek intervention from a health care professional as necessary.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025
To celebrate the launch, Dove Men+Care is giving away 24 custom jerseys, a nod to Lynch’s iconic number—and to the fans who’ve supported his journey from Oakland to the Super Bowl and beyond.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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The farm’s owners disputed the CFIA’s conclusions, arguing that the ostriches that survived the flu might offer disease-fighting antibodies for research – an idea that Kennedy endorsed in his letter to the CFIA in May after meeting with Canadian officials.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sensing an opportunity, Richard Nixon later sought out Sammy’s advice on issues of race and poverty, and Sammy endorsed him for president in 1972 (the year after I was born).—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over the next decade, Wuornos grew increasingly religious and maintained correspondence with Australian artist Jasmine Hirst, whose letters and interviews appear throughout the documentary.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Magic maintained a 59-51 lead at half, but Boston pulled even early in the third after Minott drew a foul on an aggressive crash, and Pritchard picked Bane’s pocket and canned a three.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Two officers sustained injuries during the arrest and were treated at an urgent care center.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The researchers found that after 24 weeks, the adults taking enlicitide not only saw up to a 60% reduction in LDL cholesterol, but reductions were sustained through 52 weeks.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the material world, this company reinforced the wall blocking every path to climate stabilization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Just over a minute later, Kuzma tried to toss Antetokounmpo another alley-oop, but the Bulls defended it well and took away the rim.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Quagliano has repeatedly denied that and defended the bank’s aircraft business as profitable.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, in a bright spot for Sony, a sequel to the movie has already been confirmed, with Netflix reportedly providing the Japanese company a $15 million cash bonus for the first film’s performance.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Family members confirmed to Sacramento television station KCRA that the man found at the apartment was McClintic.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Sullivan also assisted on the Americans’ opening goal, a 30th-minute finish tucked away by Charlotte FC homegrown Nimfasha Berchimas.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Foligno assisted on the goal for his first point of the season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Later in the shift, Lohrei joined the rush and accepted a pass from Morgan Geekie in the neutral zone.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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She got accepted for one, but then the sellers backed out.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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