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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The district has had to evaluate all areas of spending and make challenging decisions in an effort to maintain overall fiscal stability while preserving core academic programming and student supports.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Also needed are better transportation, mental-health supports and early outreach to families.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Research supports the view that leadership skill requirements are evolving alongside technological change.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Newsom supports the voluntary agreements, a policy proposal that began under his predecessor Jerry Brown.
—Andrew Graham
may 12, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
This combination supports energy, satiety, and muscle recovery all at once.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026
Art schools are an essential part of the art ecosystem, and the tax supports the 135-year-old Cleveland Institute of Art.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Android in cars Plugging your Android phone into a car that supports Android Auto will be different soon, too.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 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
The Company supports more than 125,000 artists and songwriters whose works are licensed, marketed, and performed globally.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The roughly 4,470-square-foot residence in the exclusive Haven Hill neighborhood is engineered with a steel structure that cantilevers over the hillside without visible corner supports.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The district has had to evaluate all areas of spending and make challenging decisions in an effort to maintain overall fiscal stability while preserving core academic programming and student supports.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Also needed are better transportation, mental-health supports and early outreach to families.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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
Verb
The Pisces Moon in your 2nd House of Values trine Jupiter supports confidence around income, self-worth, and using resources in ways that grow rather than merely maintain.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Research supports the view that leadership skill requirements are evolving alongside technological change.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Newsom supports the voluntary agreements, a policy proposal that began under his predecessor Jerry Brown.
—Andrew Graham
may 12, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
This combination supports energy, satiety, and muscle recovery all at once.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026
Art schools are an essential part of the art ecosystem, and the tax supports the 135-year-old Cleveland Institute of Art.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Android in cars Plugging your Android phone into a car that supports Android Auto will be different soon, too.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 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
The Company supports more than 125,000 artists and songwriters whose works are licensed, marketed, and performed globally.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supports
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Alongside schools and transportation, public safety is one of the foundational pillars of a strong and growing county.—
Nick Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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Give me 20 ideas across my content pillars of [list 3-4 themes].—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The Tempo shot 5-for-25 from 3-point range and finished with 10 assists on 17 baskets.—
Ian Harrison,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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French guard Marine Johannes was equally unstoppable, knocking down five 3-pointers to finish with 17 points on top of five rebounds, three assists and three steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The day before, Bulgaria got a new premier who has praised Orbán and endorses many of his positions.—
Slav Okov,
Bloomberg,
11 May 2026
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In San Diego County Supervisor District 4 — which includes much of central San Diego, La Mesa and Spring Valley — the Union-Tribune Editorial Board endorses former La Mesa Councilmember Kristine Alessio.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Finally, establishing strict boundaries, like disabling notifications and setting specific usage times, prevents addiction and maintains focus.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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That’s how performance becomes ownership, success becomes sustainability and culture sustains the people who create it.—
Sandra Richards,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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The rest of Curaçao’s eclectic must-dive list includes reefs, underwater caves, sunken ships, cars, and even an airplane wreck, all with healthy coral growth that attracts and sustains marine life.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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The Fed under pressure The latest inflation reading reinforces expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for a while — doing little to ease consumers' current affordability challenges.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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This shift also reinforces pricing power at the top end of luxury.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Continue reading … STANDING FIRM — New York Times defends controversial anti-Israel piece, 'no truth' to retraction claims.—
,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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In the present day, the twins get fired when Racine defends her sister at work.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Disruption is permanent, and AI is the divider The 2026 AlixPartners Disruption Index, polling executives across 11 countries and 10 industries confirms that disruption is now the operating baseline.—
Catherine Nekavand,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Mayo Clinic Press confirms that anxiety produces real physical responses, including labored breathing, muscle tightening and activation of the sympathetic nervous system.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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“Supports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supports. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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