1
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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2
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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
What began as a handful of campus groups now stretches across more than 3,500 high schools and universities, supported by dozens of full-time staff who manage student activists like a professional sales force.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
It will be supported on Apple Watch Series 9 or later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later running watchOS 26.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Anogeissus bark extract helps restore a youthful-looking bounce, while nutrient-rich algae help your skin barrier feel strong and supported.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Bezos has also said that future space colonies must be supported by resources such as frozen water that can be harvested from the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
As of June, the H&M Foundation reported that Saamuhika Shakti has achieved 55 percent of its waste diversion target and supported more than 400 waste pickers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Their relationship has spanned 20 years after Leichtman supported the UCLA women’s soccer team Ellis coached in the 2000s.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The research, published in Nature Photonics, was supported by the Army Research Office, NSF, DARPA, and NASA’s JPL.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
What began as a handful of campus groups now stretches across more than 3,500 high schools and universities, supported by dozens of full-time staff who manage student activists like a professional sales force.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
It will be supported on Apple Watch Series 9 or later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later running watchOS 26.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Anogeissus bark extract helps restore a youthful-looking bounce, while nutrient-rich algae help your skin barrier feel strong and supported.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Bezos has also said that future space colonies must be supported by resources such as frozen water that can be harvested from the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
As of June, the H&M Foundation reported that Saamuhika Shakti has achieved 55 percent of its waste diversion target and supported more than 400 waste pickers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
Their relationship has spanned 20 years after Leichtman supported the UCLA women’s soccer team Ellis coached in the 2000s.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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Americans have generally endorsed the death penalty, though the gap between those who favor it and those who don’t has shrunk to 10 points.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The demonstration is being organized by NASA Needs Help — a group formed by employees and supporters at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and endorsed by the Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association (GESTA).—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The defense, McCarthy maintained, would have no response.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Patterson, who maintained her innocence throughout the trial and said the poisonings were accidental, has 28 days to appeal her sentence.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The four other occupants of the vehicle sustained nonfatal injuries and were treated on scene and at local hospitals, according to police.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dabrowski sustained the same injury in February of this year.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This has reinforced the perception that AMD is still very much in the early stages of its AI journey, with Nvidia controlling a dominant share of training workloads, and Broadcom now threatening to gain market share with its custom silicon.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, DeepSeek's breakthrough with R1 earlier this year reinforced China's position as a formidable AI player in its own right.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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This leads to a devastated Scorsese, who is fiercely defended by the actual Charlize Theron.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the end, Mizzou defended its home territory and defeated Kansas 42-31.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed a number of investigations were underway into the incident, including an Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation, Coronial enquiries, and a Critical Incident Review.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 200-acre campus, now called Aspiria, is a contender for a potential Royals ballpark after the team confirmed that an affiliate purchased the mortgage of the campus in the spring, giving the team some financial leverage over the site.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Aerial resources assisted these efforts throughout the day as visibility allowed.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Novak walked the red carpet and accepted the honor onstage in a dramatic white gown with a silvery overlay.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That way, when you are accepted, you are accepted voluntarily, because people appreciate you and respect you and want you, not because you have been shoved down their throats.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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