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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Philadelphia and the other colonial capitals supported competing publications, exposing citizens to sharply different political arguments.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Healthy, supported employees are more likely to be focused, engaged and productive.
—John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Marlene Moorman has observed how outsourcing continues to evolve beyond staffing support into accountable performance systems supported by AI and experienced operational leadership.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026
My priority is ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and able to learn.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
In 2024, Putin adopted a revised nuclear doctrine, noting that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Shortly after losing their beloved family member, Dominic's parents initially supported Mackenzie and believed that the crash was an accident.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
These findings were also supported by follow-up studies in mice.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 19 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
The $100,000 labor effort aims to counter more than $400,000 Bailey has received from individual donors and a committee supported by local business, including the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Philadelphia and the other colonial capitals supported competing publications, exposing citizens to sharply different political arguments.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Healthy, supported employees are more likely to be focused, engaged and productive.
—John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Marlene Moorman has observed how outsourcing continues to evolve beyond staffing support into accountable performance systems supported by AI and experienced operational leadership.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026
My priority is ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and able to learn.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
In 2024, Putin adopted a revised nuclear doctrine, noting that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Shortly after losing their beloved family member, Dominic's parents initially supported Mackenzie and believed that the crash was an accident.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
These findings were also supported by follow-up studies in mice.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 19 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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Garrincha was the best player at that World Cup, scoring four times and leading the attack after an injury sustained in the group phase ended Pelé’s involvement.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Leipzig police said two people were detained and two police officers sustained minor injuries but remained fit for duty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Also, the second-quarter revenue growth outlook of more than 30% reinforced Ikeda’s confidence in DDOG’s potential to generate further acceleration in its growth.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Humility has to be understood, developed, measured, and reinforced as part of the system of leadership.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But Valli defended his decision to stay on the road.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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Lawmakers publicly defended the observatory.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Under existing rules, the governor appoints all five CPUC commissioners, who are then confirmed by the state senate.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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At least one person was confirmed to have died in connection with the accident after being taken to a local hospital.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Federal agents and local law enforcement met the aircraft upon arrival and assisted with the investigation.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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