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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
Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The growing demand is fueled by advances in drilling and heat pump technologies, supported by government incentives and global clean energy targets.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The couple, who married in 2013 and share three sons — Zen, 8, and 10-year-old twins Cy and Bowie — have long supported each other’s careers from behind the scenes.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Mehli Mistry is the cousin of Cyrus Mistry, but supported Ratan Tata during the removal of Cyrus as the chairman of the Tata Sons board.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
This story is supported by a partnership with Outrider Foundation and Journalism Funding Partners.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The measure was supported by several organizations, including the California Apartment Association and Western Center on Law & Poverty.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
The growing demand is fueled by advances in drilling and heat pump technologies, supported by government incentives and global clean energy targets.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Most researchers and athletes The Athletic spoke to supported forms of screening and intervention rooted in holistic athlete support from a young age, emphasizing longevity over short-term gains and educating, with the aim of prevention rather than a cure.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The couple, who married in 2013 and share three sons — Zen, 8, and 10-year-old twins Cy and Bowie — have long supported each other’s careers from behind the scenes.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Mehli Mistry is the cousin of Cyrus Mistry, but supported Ratan Tata during the removal of Cyrus as the chairman of the Tata Sons board.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
This story is supported by a partnership with Outrider Foundation and Journalism Funding Partners.
—Justin Worland, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The measure was supported by several organizations, including the California Apartment Association and Western Center on Law & Poverty.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Several companies, including Ace Hardware and power tool makers Milwaukee Tool and STIHL, have supported the New York measure as a way to help offset the costs of lawn care companies replacing older equipment.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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Trump has endorsed opening fire on Russian aircraft if need be, the FT reports.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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After a chilly summer courtship, Governor Kathy Hochul, a hypercautious moderate, warmly endorsed him.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Eight Arizona hotels in Phoenix, Tucson, Sedona honored Besides being named the best wellness resort in the Americas, Canyon Ranch also maintained its Three Key designation from the Michelin Key award's inaugural year.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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However, despite an explosion on the launch pad during a pre-flight engine test and several explosions and mechanical failures during previous test flights, Musk has long maintained that learning from failures is an integral part of SpaceX's engineering process.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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The team came into Friday’s win-or-go-home game shorthanded after forward Satou Sabally sustained a concussion late in Game 3 and suffered another blow when forward Alyssa Thomas appeared to injure her shoulder before halftime.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck is out week to week with an upper-body injury sustained in Thursday’s 4-0 win against the Buffalo Sabres, the team announced Saturday morning.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The stark difference between my pre-clinic and post-clinic phone sex work powerfully reinforced the phone counseling idea.—
Nicki J. Monti,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The late actress also linked to the interview in the post, in which Allen defended himself against Dylan and Mia’s accusations.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police, usually a critic of the leadership at the sheriff’s office, defended that agency and the district attorney’s office in a statement Friday.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
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In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The legendary, beloved actress has died at 79, it was confirmed on Saturday.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Alba has assisted Messi 33 times in all competitions for Barcelona and Miami, the fourth-most among all of the Argentine’s team-mates.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Several law enforcement agencies, including the Atlanta Police Department and the US Marshals Service, assisted in executing the search warrant at the home that led to Groves’ arrest, said Hodges.—
Jason Morris,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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One persons convictions may not be a conviction to others, and that has to accepted and equally challenged in good faith.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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On March 10, with a blend of American mediation and pressure, the SDF’s leader Mazloum Abdi accepted a year-end deadline to fold SDF forces into Syrian state structures.—
Hassan Hassan,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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