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
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
To address this problem, Hint has worked to reframe astrology not as fortune-telling, but emotional pattern recognition supported by astronomical data and artificial intelligence (AI) personalization.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The fish fries help raise money for charities supported by the Knights of Columbus, including Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic, Feed the Hungry, Hearts and Hooves Therapy and Ramona Food and Clothes Closet.
—Gary Paun, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Relations between the Asian sourcing superpower and the continent have been bolstered by China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which has spurred investment in Africa’s transportation infrastructure and supported trade growth.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
The president is supported by the Fuerza Popular party, led by presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori the daughter of a former president who was imprisoned for human rights abuses.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Find this story at Iowa Capital Dispatch, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
This approach—known as active listening—helps children feel understood and supported.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
Queen Camilla attended a short reception following the service in the crypt to meet Guild members and students supported by a Guild bursary.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Rosen has voiced frustration with the prospect of having supported Measure A and still bracing for heavy cuts to his office.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
To address this problem, Hint has worked to reframe astrology not as fortune-telling, but emotional pattern recognition supported by astronomical data and artificial intelligence (AI) personalization.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The fish fries help raise money for charities supported by the Knights of Columbus, including Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic, Feed the Hungry, Hearts and Hooves Therapy and Ramona Food and Clothes Closet.
—Gary Paun, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Relations between the Asian sourcing superpower and the continent have been bolstered by China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which has spurred investment in Africa’s transportation infrastructure and supported trade growth.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
The president is supported by the Fuerza Popular party, led by presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori the daughter of a former president who was imprisoned for human rights abuses.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Find this story at Iowa Capital Dispatch, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
This approach—known as active listening—helps children feel understood and supported.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
Queen Camilla attended a short reception following the service in the crypt to meet Guild members and students supported by a Guild bursary.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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If so, this fiction was similar to the one the British government had endorsed a year earlier, after Germany had invaded France and installed the collaborationist Vichy regime.—
Timothy W. Ryback,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the Fort Worth Police Association on Wednesday afternoon, various law enforcement associations from North Texas and around the state, including Fort Worth Congressman Craig Goldman and Mayor Mattie Parker, endorsed Cornyn.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Our bodies naturally produce glutathione and optimal levels can be maintained through diet and lifestyle factors.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city has maintained strict lighting codes ever since, with streetlights and public lighting designed to protect night-sky visibility.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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Shiffrin sustained a puncture wound to her left abdomen after crashing into the side fencing after tumbling into two gates.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The second sustained a non-life-threatening injury, and the two other occupants in the sedan were not harmed.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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These experiences reinforced my belief in personal responsibility and fair contracts—values that drive my platform to eliminate property taxes and unleash freedom for Texans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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More off days for Altuve is another possibility — one that could be reinforced if the Astros do carry their current infield surplus into the season.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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In response to backlash regarding the fee-in-lieu proposition, Ross Babel, co-founder of Fulton Street Companies, defended the company’s proposition to observers.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Tuttle also defended the festival and its jury in multiple interviews.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots have named Zak Kuhr their new defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to the Herald.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Crews confirmed the animal was injured and turned it over to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter for treatment, fire officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’gain was also assisted by a new vinyl pressing that become widely available during the tracking week, helping the album’s sales for the week jump 732% to 61,000.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Southington Fire Department said that mutual aid assisted with manpower, specialty equipment, rope rescue operations and patient packaging for removal from the woods.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Applications are now being accepted through Locarno Pro until May 6, 2026.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, March 4.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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