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as in pillars
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
if you don't add a couple more supports to that tower of blocks, it's going to fall down
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as in assists
an act or instance of helping
the team's victory owes a lot to Joe's strong support in left field
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as in endorses
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 maintains
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 sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
pillars supporting the bridge
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as in reinforces
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 defends
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 confirms
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 aids
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 accepts
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 supports
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Indeterminate tomatoes grow big and need sturdy supports or trellises to keep them in line.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Her The Wife nods and supports, all knowingly without deceiving the emotional truths of the narrative.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
At one point, city officials were working to keep the structure from collapsing, installing supports and fencing to hold it in place while long-term plans remained uncertain.
—J.m. Banks
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
These supports are long overdue, but the proposals currently under consideration fall far short of matching the scale of economic insecurity shaping family decisions, especially for those at the margins.
—Sonya Borrero, STAT, 1 May 2026
Depending on the extent of any damage and the type of termite, costs can range from a few thousand dollars to the tens of thousands if structural supports need replacing.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
She is motivated by the idea of building something meaningful while honoring both the craft of printing and the community her business supports.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The brand’s proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku supports stronger, healthier hair right at the root, while soothing botanicals like rosemary, green tea, and rice extract keep irritation in check.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Claudia Oshry supports the launch of Dulcolax's new Daily Gut Support gummies on April 24 in New York City.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Space is moving away from rare, high-stakes missions and toward a model that supports routine experimentation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Research supports the idea that beetroot can positively affect blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
The Company supports more than 125,000 artists and songwriters whose works are licensed, marketed, and performed globally.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Strength in one pillar supports the others; neglect in one weakens all three.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Cotton’s breathability supports this process without any gadgets.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Practical supports, like childcare and debt relief, are also essential to ensure more residents can fully participate in the economy.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Indeterminate tomatoes grow big and need sturdy supports or trellises to keep them in line.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Her The Wife nods and supports, all knowingly without deceiving the emotional truths of the narrative.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
At one point, city officials were working to keep the structure from collapsing, installing supports and fencing to hold it in place while long-term plans remained uncertain.
—J.m. Banks
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
These supports are long overdue, but the proposals currently under consideration fall far short of matching the scale of economic insecurity shaping family decisions, especially for those at the margins.
—Sonya Borrero, STAT, 1 May 2026
Depending on the extent of any damage and the type of termite, costs can range from a few thousand dollars to the tens of thousands if structural supports need replacing.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
She is motivated by the idea of building something meaningful while honoring both the craft of printing and the community her business supports.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Take a few minutes to reset, then make one decision that supports both your stability and your peace moving forward.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The brand’s proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku supports stronger, healthier hair right at the root, while soothing botanicals like rosemary, green tea, and rice extract keep irritation in check.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Claudia Oshry supports the launch of Dulcolax's new Daily Gut Support gummies on April 24 in New York City.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Space is moving away from rare, high-stakes missions and toward a model that supports routine experimentation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Research supports the idea that beetroot can positively affect blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
The Company supports more than 125,000 artists and songwriters whose works are licensed, marketed, and performed globally.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Strength in one pillar supports the others; neglect in one weakens all three.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Cotton’s breathability supports this process without any gadgets.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supports
Noun
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The refined contemporary interiors are punctuated throughout with terrazzo floors, warm wood paneling, and rough-hewn stone pillars.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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That’s when tectonic plates first pushed them out of the sea, but the shaping of the pillars via coastal erosion only occurred over the last few thousand years.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Cameron Daniels 58 assists, 12 digs.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Tyrese Maxey poured in 30 points for the 76ers, Paul George added 23 and Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved the two-drug regimen to end pregnancies up to 10 weeks gestational age; the World Health Organization endorses it up to 12 weeks.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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Please don’t fall for this con — even if the Labor Department endorses and promotes it.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lampley maintains a deep faith.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hillsborough maintains reserves for budget flexibility, and keeping those reserves strong is recommended, Fesler said.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Verb
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University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Nancy Kuhajda will provide practice insights about how to identify pollinators, and Nana Koziol, a Chicago Botanic Garden instructor, will demonstrate how to create a garden that attracts and sustains pollinators.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is bad news for the river that sustains mainland Southeast Asia.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The absence of a prescribed theme across the exhibition reinforces that multiplicity.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Tuvia Gering, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub, said the timing of Araghchi's visit is important, saying the meeting showed coordinated messaging between Beijing and Tehran and reinforces China's desire to have a seat in any future regional agreement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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He-Man is typically shown to be the alter ego of Prince Adam of the planet Eternia, who defends the secrets of Castle Grayskull, as well as the rest of Eternia, from the forces of the antagonist Skeletor.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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No side that defends this badly from front to back can hope for European qualification through the Premier League next season, and humiliation against Manchester City in the FA Cup final looks a far likelier outcome than a palate-cleansing triumph.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The discovery confirms a prediction dating to the 1970s.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Our look back through Variety‘s pages confirms that the New York World’s Fair was a Super Bowl-level marketing platform for the country’s biggest brands, media included.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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