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verb

past tense of support
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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 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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Recent Examples of supported
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 organization is a main backer of the measure and has supported efforts in other states to prohibit individualized prices for people based on certain personal information. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 In addition to work supported by the grant, a major focus area of Chung’s lab is investigating tissue homeostasis in ovarian aging and cardiovascular disease. Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 The production was supported by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Studios Film Office (SFO) and Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 July 2026 Smikle brushed off the fear that Democratic infighting in Maine between progressives who supported Platner and establishment forces could damage Democrats’ chances in other states. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026 Privacy concerns put pressure on local governments The technology can be highly divisive, with one survey of Portland, Oregon, residents finding roughly 48% supported and 51% opposed the city using the devices in their neighborhood. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Our ambition is to create the best home for creative talent — a place where producers can better monetize their intellectual property, distribute it around the world, remain independent, and feel supported. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026 Victoria was snapped checking up on a tiny Harper Seven as the ladies supported David at a Paris Saint-Germain game against Stade Brestois 29 in 2013. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 For more than 30 years, Alpert Jewish Family Service has supported Holocaust survivors through its Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program. Eva Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
Adjective
  • Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • After the talks ultimately failed to result in a deal, Newsom endorsed the idea of a national wealth tax instead.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Less than a year into his first term, Mamdani endorsed and campaigned for three progressive candidates, including two democratic socialists, in the New York state Democratic primary races for the House of Representatives.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Best of all, through all of that and plenty more, Sudeikis has maintained what might be considered a symbiotic relationship with Kansas City.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • United States Gold Bureau reputation and customer experience USGB has maintained an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
    Javier Simon, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Barker, Hutcherson and Watson and two others who sustained burn injuries were overcome by flames from fast-moving fires in Mesa County.
    Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Bavi has sustained winds near 166 miles per hour with gusts of 200 miles per hour.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
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  • Unlike Roman concrete, most modern concrete is reinforced with steel bars.
    Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
  • Those experiences reinforced my belief that early intervention and access to care produce better outcomes than waiting until someone reaches a crisis.
    Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
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  • Two adults and a child were injured by falling debris in Qatar as the country defended against Iranian attacks, its Ministry of Interior said Sunday.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Mattias Moroni crossed Wales' line in the 56th minute but was called back for a knock on and Wales successfully defended Argentina's next attack from a penalty.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • There were 55 wolves confirmed alive and nine wolf packs by the end of 2025, according to Fish and Wildlife’s annual wolf report.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Her parents, Mariano and Beatriz, confirmed the heartbreaking news to TMZ and shared a poignant tribute on Instagram, describing her death as a total shock and unexpected.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Track citations, referrals and assisted conversions to see how AI systems represent your brand.
    Bohdan Savchuk, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The committees’ responsibilities include regular visits to area nursing homes and assisted living communities and helping look into complaints at facilities.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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