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
Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Richard is implied to be Hutu, though his family are never suggested to have participated in or supported the massacres.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
In 2024, Putin adopted a revised nuclear doctrine, noting that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Shortly after losing their beloved family member, Dominic's parents initially supported Mackenzie and believed that the crash was an accident.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
These findings were also supported by follow-up studies in mice.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The project was supported by CNTV (Chile’s National Television Council) and is led by showrunner Valentina Muhr.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 May 2026
The Florida Education Association, the statewide union, has long supported Democrats and opposed DeSantis and other Republicans’ education policies.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Additionally, the original research study that supported the movement was retracted.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Verb
Councilmember George Fuller said information about data centers remains unclear and supported city officials seeking to develop standards for such uses.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Richard is implied to be Hutu, though his family are never suggested to have participated in or supported the massacres.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
In 2024, Putin adopted a revised nuclear doctrine, noting that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Shortly after losing their beloved family member, Dominic's parents initially supported Mackenzie and believed that the crash was an accident.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
These findings were also supported by follow-up studies in mice.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The project was supported by CNTV (Chile’s National Television Council) and is led by showrunner Valentina Muhr.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 May 2026
The Florida Education Association, the statewide union, has long supported Democrats and opposed DeSantis and other Republicans’ education policies.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Additionally, the original research study that supported the movement was retracted.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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The police union, like the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, has endorsed Bass.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Former San Francisco Mayor and longtime California State Assembly speaker Willie Brown endorsed Steyer, who has spent more than $130 million on his campaign.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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This lasted until 2023, when new management company Storey Hotel Management (who also run Nanuku Resort in Fiji and the Ameswell Hotel in California) took over, and the resort has maintained its elegance and quiet luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Purchased from the original owner’s daughter, the house had been lovingly maintained, preserving distinctive details like latticework, wood paneling, and a free-form pool.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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The three unidentified individuals sustained minor stab wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, Narragansett Police said.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Officers arrived and began rendering aid to the driver of a black Toyota Corolla, which sustained significant damage in the crash, according to police.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Worldwide shipping disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of having a local food supply in Hawaii, and the state in recent years has offered additional support to the farms.—
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Robust spending and strong demand for AI infrastructure have reinforced analysts’ confidence in several stocks.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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After leaving God’s house, the twins head to the office of the lawyer who defended the Man, as their father comes to be known, at the trial.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Waters defended the original strategy, saying that both Judge Clifton Newman and the Supreme Court accepted the logic of the state’s motive theory.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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If confirmed, the election of Jansa will mark a turn to the right for the European Union country that was previously run by a liberal government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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For years, Kim and her canine companions have assisted FEMA during national disasters, and law enforcement at crime scenes.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Castle scored or assisted on 19 of the Spurs’ first 28 points and continued an all-around performance with an NBA career-high five made 3-pointers on seven attempts, raising his shooting percentage in the playoffs to 44% (22-for-50) from beyond the arc.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Samsung then sent a letter proposing further direct dialogue, and the union accepted only if co-CEO Jun Young-hyun personally presents concrete proposals on key issues.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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For decades, Americans largely accepted the idea that the world’s most expensive healthcare system was simply the price of innovation, specialization and access.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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