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
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Many of the opportunities available were in projects that supported the state’s narrative — from historical dramas valorizing medieval Hindu rulers, to biopics in praise of its leaders.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama was supported by 19 points from Stephon Castle, as solid contributions from the Spurs’ other recent lottery riches.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
When prosecutors supported an application for resentencing, judges frequently granted relief.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The Haleiwa Distilling company, a popular destination that makes rum and moonshine, serves as a landing spot for donations and volunteers, mainly supported by the Lahui Foundation and a massive team of volunteers organized by locals Esme Damon and Brie Thomson.
—Chantell Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
The Department of Agriculture has cut a program worth roughly $300 million that supported nonprofit groups and tribal groups in helping farmers purchase land.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
He is supported by the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism and his work is produced exclusively by NBC News.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The event is supported by Italy’s Soka Gakkai Buddhist Institute.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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Congratulations to all of the sandwich shops, to all the customers that have supported us over the last 34 years, everybody everywhere.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Many of the opportunities available were in projects that supported the state’s narrative — from historical dramas valorizing medieval Hindu rulers, to biopics in praise of its leaders.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama was supported by 19 points from Stephon Castle, as solid contributions from the Spurs’ other recent lottery riches.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
When prosecutors supported an application for resentencing, judges frequently granted relief.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The Haleiwa Distilling company, a popular destination that makes rum and moonshine, serves as a landing spot for donations and volunteers, mainly supported by the Lahui Foundation and a massive team of volunteers organized by locals Esme Damon and Brie Thomson.
—Chantell Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
The Department of Agriculture has cut a program worth roughly $300 million that supported nonprofit groups and tribal groups in helping farmers purchase land.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
He is supported by the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism and his work is produced exclusively by NBC News.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The event is supported by Italy’s Soka Gakkai Buddhist Institute.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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The Independence teachers union endorsed him.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The camp is sponsored by Justin Felton’s Felton Athletic Management and the City of Orlando, and endorsed by District 6 commissioner Bakari Burns, a former Carver student, as well as Carver Middle principal Samuel Danner, and the food sponsor will be Finding the Lost Sheep Street Ministry.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iran, meanwhile, has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz, raising energy prices globally.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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San Diego State stormed back in the second, but KU maintained a 45-43 lead at halftime.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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No extended period of discernment with families and graduates who have sustained the school for decades.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The three people filming Robinson’s talk were Jewish and sustained minor injuries, according to local news reports at the time.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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The idea of a super wet El Niño kind of got reinforced in the winter of 1997-98.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In other words, external pressure has reinforced internal alignment.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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White, the neonatologist who stopped enrolling patients in the study, defended the decision to conduct it.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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George Piedra, the attorney representing the property owner, defended the relocation package.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday that 12 tornadoes were produced across Illinois and northern Indiana during a series of severe storms earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed last week that the Pentagon is seeking at least $200 billion in additional federal funding for the Iran war.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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But Viktor Arvidsson, who assisted on all three regulation goals and is proving to be a fantastic acquisition, beat Greaves on a backhander to cash the two highly improbable points.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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When the train stopped for three hours outside Guiyang, the backpacker finally admitted defeat and accepted a cigarette.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who are accepted go through a 10-week training academy, which Leonas helps instruct.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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