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
Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 10 June 2026
These fire regimes supported the humans dependent on meat, the mammals dependent on early-successional browse and grass, and the plants dependent on fire and light.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
While preservation advocates raised objections, city survey data showed 77% of residents supported its demolition.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Former council member Kenneth McClary supported the argument that bitter partisan divisiveness in town is turning some people away from voting.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The worldwide buzz around the category was supported by data shared by organizers, according to which sales generated by artistic fragrances account for 2 percent of total beauty sales on a global scale.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
All Democrats who voted supported the measure.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
In public, almost everyone on campus supported her right to compete on the women’s team.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The money has supported over 60 million people across 92 countries.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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 effort, led by Mitchell, was also supported by a coalition of medical clinics, labor unions and physician groups.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 10 June 2026
These fire regimes supported the humans dependent on meat, the mammals dependent on early-successional browse and grass, and the plants dependent on fire and light.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
While preservation advocates raised objections, city survey data showed 77% of residents supported its demolition.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Former council member Kenneth McClary supported the argument that bitter partisan divisiveness in town is turning some people away from voting.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The worldwide buzz around the category was supported by data shared by organizers, according to which sales generated by artistic fragrances account for 2 percent of total beauty sales on a global scale.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
All Democrats who voted supported the measure.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
In public, almost everyone on campus supported her right to compete on the women’s team.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The money has supported over 60 million people across 92 countries.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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Qualifying for European football as a promoted side?—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Other races The first candidate to be endorsed for office Friday was Ron Schutz.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The charter association also has changed tack in the race for state superintendent of public instruction by backing San Diego Unified school board President Richard Barrera, the same candidate endorsed by the California Teachers Assn.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Another in 2024 accused the company of failing to keep equipment properly maintained and for failing to report a breakdown in a blending kettle, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Yet that is not down to Guimaraes; the Brazilian has maintained his standards and, to a degree, somehow arguably even raised them.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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An 11-year-old girl in Bahrain sustained minor wounds in an Iranian attack on Thursday, officials said.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Police have not publicly identified any of the victims injured in the shooting, but said 12 people sustained gunshot wounds.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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This was reinforced in my nutrition consultation, where the advice aligned almost seamlessly with the doctor’s assessment.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Rate-hike expectations were reinforced by the US labor-market readings on Friday as nonfarm payrolls increased 172,000 last month after upward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.—
Tony Czuczka,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Throughout his campaign, Mellor has defended his record as a Marine veteran, ties to Flynn and his participation in the January 6, 2021 pro-Trump march that turned into a riot.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The Knicks center is now 8-for-13 when defended by Wembanyama in the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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Officers later located the bear and confirmed there was no further danger before turning the investigation over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The process for the return of Terrible’s to Primm kick-started May 5, when Affinity confirmed the closure of Primm Valley Casino Resorts.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The Hoffman, Barrett, Kensington and Herman fire departments all assisted in the response.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The West Metro Fire dive team and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the search and rescue operation, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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