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
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The idea was supported by NASA’s top boss, Jared Isaacman, setting the tone for what could come in the near future.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
But the next buyer is buying future possibilities supported by a track record of management and results.
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Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The place where Carrie Bradshaw supported her lavish Manhattan lifestyle and extensive designer shoe collection simply by writing exactly one column per week.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The deal creates a top three agency for BTL creatives with offices in LA and London supported by strategic partnerships throughout Europe, Canada, South America and Australasia.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Those who supported the defendants called the charges outrageous, saying the defendants were there protesting ICE and that the government had gone overboard to send a message.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The endeavor was supported by the Taiwanese government.
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Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Hughton supported Addo at the previous World Cup in 2022 before taking charge of the team for the AFCON in Ivory Coast in early 2024.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
When a leader is responsible for too many people, employees can start to feel less seen, less supported and less guided.
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Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
On Monday, June 22, Kelce's pop star fiancée Taylor Swift supported him for the second year in a row at the kickoff for the event.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The idea was supported by NASA’s top boss, Jared Isaacman, setting the tone for what could come in the near future.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
But the next buyer is buying future possibilities supported by a track record of management and results.
—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The place where Carrie Bradshaw supported her lavish Manhattan lifestyle and extensive designer shoe collection simply by writing exactly one column per week.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
The deal creates a top three agency for BTL creatives with offices in LA and London supported by strategic partnerships throughout Europe, Canada, South America and Australasia.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Those who supported the defendants called the charges outrageous, saying the defendants were there protesting ICE and that the government had gone overboard to send a message.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The endeavor was supported by the Taiwanese government.
—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Hughton supported Addo at the previous World Cup in 2022 before taking charge of the team for the AFCON in Ivory Coast in early 2024.
—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
Adjective
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Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was endorsed by the city's DSA chapter during his 2023 mayoral run but has since faced criticism from both moderate and liberal local leaders on issues such as immigration, the local budget and public safety.
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Research published in 2023 by Johnson and another Wharton marketing professor found that people are more likely to choose a product endorsed by a celebrity than by a non-celebrity.
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As the investigation continued, evidence emerged that directly contradicted original theories that Jason Hobby had started or maintained the Alexander Mountain Fire.
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In the end, Switzerland maintained 62% possession with seven shots on goal, compared with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s three.
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Brun’s niece sustained injuries during the shooting that were not life-threatening — a scratch on her belly, said Brun.
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The Department of Licenses and Inspections responded to the scene and condemned the house, which sustained considerable damage.
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The ties between Oakland’s Southern transplants and barbecue was reinforced when White was cleaning the home of a great aunt who had just passed away.
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For Edwards, the reaction reinforced why authentic storytelling matters more than ever, especially in her field of work.
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The Netherlands dominated possession while Japan sat back and defended.
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The president of the European Council, comprised of member states’ governments, defended his decision to open diplomatic communications with the Kremlin after the leaders of France and Germany criticized the decision.
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The destroyer commissioned Tuesday, the Choe Hyon, is expected to have anti-ship and land-attack missile capabilities, although neither can be confirmed to date, analysts said.
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The outlet also reported that, for now, no plans for a reunion between the king and his son have been confirmed.
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Volunteers assisted with a ground and air search that turned up nothing.
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Popma also reportedly assisted in that inmate's early release from the prison, according to the indictment.
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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