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
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Congressman Eric Swalwell supported maintaining strong environmental standards while diversifying energy sources.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Eastern Colorado prairie was once carpeted with a mix of hardy grasses, flowering plants, and small shrubs that supported great herds of bison and pronghorn, abundant prairie dog colonies, predators like coyotes, foxes, and badgers, as well as numerous bird species, reptiles, and insects.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
None of these assertions about wind power is supported by reality.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In that effort, he is supported by an assortment of business groups, led by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Half Man is supported by Screen Scotland.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Local politicians that previously supported the chorus, either socially or financially, are now fearful of retribution by the governor, Cabrera said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Growth can strengthen a community when it is responsibly planned and supported by infrastructure.
—Stephanie Flasch, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
In February, a judge determined that the zoning board’s decision to grant the exceptions was legal and supported by the evidence, denying the neighbor’s petition for review.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Congressman Eric Swalwell supported maintaining strong environmental standards while diversifying energy sources.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Eastern Colorado prairie was once carpeted with a mix of hardy grasses, flowering plants, and small shrubs that supported great herds of bison and pronghorn, abundant prairie dog colonies, predators like coyotes, foxes, and badgers, as well as numerous bird species, reptiles, and insects.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
None of these assertions about wind power is supported by reality.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In that effort, he is supported by an assortment of business groups, led by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Half Man is supported by Screen Scotland.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Local politicians that previously supported the chorus, either socially or financially, are now fearful of retribution by the governor, Cabrera said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Growth can strengthen a community when it is responsibly planned and supported by infrastructure.
—Stephanie Flasch, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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School board candidates endorsed by the group struggled in elections, and rival liberal groups rose up to compete for power in America's suburbs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bianco previously endorsed the judge during his 2022 election campaign, and the two share political advisers and overlapping donors.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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View this post on Instagram The comedian maintained his sense of humor following the crash.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Two other assailants were wounded and captured during Tuesday’s shootout in the city's financial and business district, while two police officers sustained slight injuries, officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Celtics, too, were expected to have a gap year of sorts given Jayson Tatum’s career-threatening Achilles injury sustained in the second round against the Knicks last season.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Denise Richards plays wealthy high schooler Kelly Van Ryan, who accuses her guidance counselor, Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon), of raping her; her case is then reinforced when outcast Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell) comes forward with her own allegation against Sam.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Authorities reinforced security around Jewish sites in the wake of explosions last month outside synagogues in Liege, Belgium, and the Dutch port city of Rotterdam and outside a Jewish school in Amsterdam.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Education Department has defended the effort, arguing taxpayers deserve transparency on how money is spent at institutions that receive federal funding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Democrats have questioned whether her transfer was premised upon her willingness to sit for that interview, but Blanche has defended the move.—
Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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Investigators are working to determine whether Saturday's deadly shooting in Beaver Falls is related to shots fired in Aliquippa at Valley Terrace on Monday night, Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible confirmed.—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His decision to plead guilty was confirmed by three people familiar with it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Three goals in the 20th, 23rd and 28th minutes came in rapid-fire, as Son assisted each time while Bouanga tied for the third-fastest hat-trick in MLS history.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal added the CIA assisted in the operation, confusing Iran about the status of the rescue mission and drones were used to keep others away from the pilot.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fishback had referred to Donalds, his opponent in the Republican primary, who is Black, as a slave because Donalds accepted money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Submissions are being accepted in three categories, from students in grades K-8, high school students, and college and trade school students.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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