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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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as in promoted
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Recent Examples of supported
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The position — officially, the Chanel botanical curator — is supported by the Chanel Culture Fund, a philanthropic arm of the French luxury house that backs innovative cultural projects and initiatives around the world.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Prior to Trump’s Asia trip, reports emerged that the president would approve Nvidia selling Blackwell chips to China, a development supported by Nvidia, which became the first company valued at $5 trillion this week.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
After the Fed cut rates by another 25 basis points on Wednesday, Powell noted the AI spending explosion is supported by actual earnings, unlike the dotcom bubble.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Chassagne supported her husband throughout the scandal.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Oct. 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
The Native is then properly secured, its weight evenly distributed and supported.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The article alleges that Gretchen liked a bunch of posts critical of the LGBTQIA+ community, one that every Housewife around that table and Real Housewives as an institution has supported from the very beginning.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
The position — officially, the Chanel botanical curator — is supported by the Chanel Culture Fund, a philanthropic arm of the French luxury house that backs innovative cultural projects and initiatives around the world.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Prior to Trump’s Asia trip, reports emerged that the president would approve Nvidia selling Blackwell chips to China, a development supported by Nvidia, which became the first company valued at $5 trillion this week.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
After the Fed cut rates by another 25 basis points on Wednesday, Powell noted the AI spending explosion is supported by actual earnings, unlike the dotcom bubble.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Chassagne supported her husband throughout the scandal.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Oct. 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
The Native is then properly secured, its weight evenly distributed and supported.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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Community perspectives split The Independence School Board endorsed the four-day school week earlier this month, while the Independence Council PTA — a coalition of parent-teacher associations across the district — has declined to take a formal stance one way or the other.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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During the last episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian endorsed the conspiracy theory that the 1969 moon landing was faked.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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In Virginia, moderate Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and congresswoman, has maintained a modest lead over Republican nominee, Winsome Earle-Sears, the state's current lieutenant governor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Growing up in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, Yesavage built and maintained a pitcher’s mound in his backyard the way other kids might tinker with cars.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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The building and its contents sustained around $100,000 in damage during the fire, WIVB reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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But a career cannot be sustained on hate alone.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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These past two days have reinforced for me the importance of codifying principles and creating a road map to achieve them.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Just hours before the filing was submitted, Bovino defended his agency’s conduct in an interview with CBS News.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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United defended in an aggressive middle block similar to Crystal Palace in September.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Trump has confirmed what could be one of the largest mobilization strategies for the party-- a 'midterm convention' ahead of the 2026 races.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The footwear brand confirmed to Footwear News that Taylor was wearing the Thom Solo Ankle Curve Boot in smooth black napa leather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dogs trained to detect the scent of explosives assisted alongside bomb disposal experts from the Independent Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Police in Katowice at the scene.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 1980s and ‘90s would prove to be a time of innovation in the fields of genetics and assisted reproductive technology.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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After trying to negotiate the equity stake down to 12%, Nazareth accepted the three Sharks’ offer.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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