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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 aircraft carrier reached the Middle East in January and has since supported the US war against Iran including the blockade on Iranian ports. Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 The Ravens, however, have consistently supported Loop and downplayed the need to bring in another kicker. Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 The same resource that has supported steelmaking could potentially become a source of semiconductor materials. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 Bottom line, associates are supported and encouraged rather than micromanaged. Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The proposal to increase single-family density was supported in a 9–2 recommendation vote by the Planning Commission, setting up Tuesday’s decision. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 At least not in a reliable direction supported by the critical mass of voters who elected him. Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 The short, shot entirely on the lagoon islands, is supported by the Veneto Film Commission and distributed by Italy’s Cattive Produzioni. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 For decades, Heilmann supported her practice as a professor, first at Stony Brook University and later at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Aug. 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
  • Starry, who was elected sheriff in 2018 and again in 2022, has endorsed Mueller for sheriff.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The state Republican Party earlier this year endorsed Kendall Qualls over Demuth.
    Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Across Africa, political elites have often sought healthcare or maintained homes abroad, even as public services at home struggle.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But the team has maintained its commitment to San Antonio and framed its expansion into Austin as a plan to make the two cities one massive market.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • The driver, since identified as Santa Paula man Derek Skinner, 34, sustained minor injuries, the release said.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In early 2025, Said was assigned to cover the Los Angeles wildfires and additional weather events, according to the suit, and while in the field sustained a bone contusion when a piece of heavy equipment struck her foot.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Our investment in Dine Brands reinforced this principle for me.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The buffers that have minimized the disruption so far will hold for only so long and must be reinforced if the world is to endure future shocks.
    Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Summary Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, securing a unanimous decision victory over Ian Machado Garry.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Roberts conceded that the BFI system can seem like a bureaucracy but defended the amount of paperwork.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • In June, officials confirmed the formation of an El Niño, the natural warming of parts of the central Pacific that alters weather worldwide, that is expected to grow to historic strength.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Carolina Panthers and tight end Darren Waller have agreed to a one-year free-agent deal, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about a player’s contract.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In an earlier Facebook video, Mrvan thanked first responders who have assisted in areas across Northwest Indiana, including LaPorte, Michigan City, Portage, Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, Schererville and Dyer.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The home sustained extensive damage, and the American Red Cross assisted the six displaced adults.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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