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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
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
This includes the Texas Family First pilot program, which received $23 million in state funding to continue the program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care through supports such as mental health and behavioral health services.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Provide wraparound supports that help first-job entrants persist through the hardest months, including transport stipends, structured mentoring, and mental-health resources.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Many have expressed concern about the aging pipes over several years, as anchor strikes, missing pipeline supports and loss of protective pipeline coating have been discovered.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
These supports also would be integrated in the Administration’s Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) demonstration model.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Work clearing brush and digging out the bridge supports will continue through October, while the entire project is expected to be complete before summer 2026.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Changes to food assistance, Medicaid eligibility, and tax credits may reduce critical supports for low-income households.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Despite this, the working budget includes a 3% cost-of-living raise for all employees and maintains funding levels for Choice Zone schools, as well as funding for equity, mental health practitioners and multilingual learner supports, according to a presentation that will be given to the board.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Matching the punch size, angle, and depth to the texture helps protect grafts and supports a high survival rate.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The 89-minute album-concept film supports Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl .
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
The funding supports around 2,000 clients per month.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
May Martinez, Slemmer's mother, supports Pike's execution.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Replacing wind and solar with gas, coal and nuclear power means reliable, affordable electricity that supports and sustains industries and employment.
—Craig Rucker, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The event’s charitable partner, The Tower Foundation of Manhasset, supports educational programs at Manhasset public schools.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Head Start programs with grant cycles that begin in October will likely experience disruptions in the short term, according to First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy nonprofit focused on supports for women and children.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
This includes the Texas Family First pilot program, which received $23 million in state funding to continue the program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care through supports such as mental health and behavioral health services.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Provide wraparound supports that help first-job entrants persist through the hardest months, including transport stipends, structured mentoring, and mental-health resources.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Many have expressed concern about the aging pipes over several years, as anchor strikes, missing pipeline supports and loss of protective pipeline coating have been discovered.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 20 Sep. 2025
These supports also would be integrated in the Administration’s Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) demonstration model.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Work clearing brush and digging out the bridge supports will continue through October, while the entire project is expected to be complete before summer 2026.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Changes to food assistance, Medicaid eligibility, and tax credits may reduce critical supports for low-income households.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Despite this, the working budget includes a 3% cost-of-living raise for all employees and maintains funding levels for Choice Zone schools, as well as funding for equity, mental health practitioners and multilingual learner supports, according to a presentation that will be given to the board.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Screambox supports three simultaneous streams, which is about average.
—PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Matching the punch size, angle, and depth to the texture helps protect grafts and supports a high survival rate.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The 89-minute album-concept film supports Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl .
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
The funding supports around 2,000 clients per month.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
May Martinez, Slemmer's mother, supports Pike's execution.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Replacing wind and solar with gas, coal and nuclear power means reliable, affordable electricity that supports and sustains industries and employment.
—Craig Rucker, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The event’s charitable partner, The Tower Foundation of Manhasset, supports educational programs at Manhasset public schools.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supports
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Authorities said the building’s foundation pillars gave way while construction workers were laying down concrete.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Strategic pillars are scholarships and student investment; programmatic innovation and resources; talent discovery and development; research and advocacy; and institutional capacity building.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
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The veteran Gray helped lift her teammates in Tuesday night’s semifinal elimination game against the Indiana Fever, finishing with 17 points, six assists and five stocks (steals + blocks) despite a second-half injury scare.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Julie Hall floored 20 kills, pairing with Madison Blanchet’s 31 assists to guide Central Catholic (10-2) to a 3-0 victory over Lowell.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The law also requires insurance plans to cover the vaccines the state endorses.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Schumer and Jeffries, Harris endorses Mamdani for NYC mayor.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The White House maintains that anyone living in the country illegally is considered to be a criminal by the federal government.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The new model sustains its focus for 30 hours, topping Anthropic Opus 4’s seven-hour runtime.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Replacing wind and solar with gas, coal and nuclear power means reliable, affordable electricity that supports and sustains industries and employment.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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By linking enrichment, missile capabilities, and support for Palestinian resistance, the senior cleric reinforces a hard-line posture that could further complicate diplomatic efforts and destabilize the region.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to data from the Casa del Encuentro, a civil organization that defends women’s rights, 164 women were killed in Argentina in the first eight months of 2025.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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James Burling is vice president of legal affairs at Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit legal organization that defends Americans’ individual liberty and constitutional rights.—
James Burling,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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The first release of The Athletic’s Heisman Trophy straw poll confirms the intrigue involved in a Week 7 Big Ten matchup of undefeated teams led by breakout transfer quarterbacks.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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This confirms ongoing speculation that, after the exit of Kim Jones from his role as artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women in October last year, more changes could be taking place at the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Supports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supports. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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