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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
Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
As the peonies continue to grow, and then eventually bloom, the stems should grow up and through the various supports of the cage.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Harry and Meghan have received a mixed reception in Australia, where Britain’s King Charles is the head of state, though a sizable minority supports becoming a republic.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Districts are serving far more multilingual learners and students with disabilities, populations that require additional resources and specialized supports.
—Patrice McCarthy, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
These supports are not optional.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
HailGuard™ shingles are sold with a 7-Year Warranty when installed with TAMKO Moisture Guard® and Synthetic Guard® products as part of the TAMKO Complete® roofing system, and are available to ship anywhere TAMKO supports.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Explosives blasted the building supports and gravity pulled the structure down, leaving a heap of concrete chunks on the site.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Parents said their children had been able to excel in classrooms with necessary supports — but oftentimes, those can be expensive.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
This supports housing stability and economic mobility in Charlotte’s West End.
—Chase Jordan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Cotton’s breathability supports this process without any gadgets.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Lily Allen supports Dylan Mulvaney backstage for her performance in SIX on Broadway in New York City on April 16.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The contract also allows the city to appoint the deputy fire chief from within the department, supports education pay for accredited degrees and includes more inclusive bereavement language.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Munich focuses on research and development, Parsdorf handles near-series cell manufacturing, and Salching supports recycling through BMW’s direct recycling process.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Wilbur told legislators Tuesday that the organization supports some aspects of the bill and was having productive conversations with Blakespear to address their concerns.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The camera supports a snappy 10fps capture rate with focus fixed after the first frame, or at 6fps with autofocus for every image.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Think of vertical supports, like stakes or tomato cages, as must-have space-saving tools.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
As the peonies continue to grow, and then eventually bloom, the stems should grow up and through the various supports of the cage.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Harry and Meghan have received a mixed reception in Australia, where Britain’s King Charles is the head of state, though a sizable minority supports becoming a republic.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Districts are serving far more multilingual learners and students with disabilities, populations that require additional resources and specialized supports.
—Patrice McCarthy, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
These supports are not optional.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
HailGuard™ shingles are sold with a 7-Year Warranty when installed with TAMKO Moisture Guard® and Synthetic Guard® products as part of the TAMKO Complete® roofing system, and are available to ship anywhere TAMKO supports.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Explosives blasted the building supports and gravity pulled the structure down, leaving a heap of concrete chunks on the site.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Parents said their children had been able to excel in classrooms with necessary supports — but oftentimes, those can be expensive.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Teresa Moya, the museum’s director, told the Art Newspaper that the addition supports Anahuacalli’s role as a center for research, conservation, and study.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
This supports housing stability and economic mobility in Charlotte’s West End.
—Chase Jordan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Cotton’s breathability supports this process without any gadgets.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Lily Allen supports Dylan Mulvaney backstage for her performance in SIX on Broadway in New York City on April 16.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The contract also allows the city to appoint the deputy fire chief from within the department, supports education pay for accredited degrees and includes more inclusive bereavement language.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Munich focuses on research and development, Parsdorf handles near-series cell manufacturing, and Salching supports recycling through BMW’s direct recycling process.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Wilbur told legislators Tuesday that the organization supports some aspects of the bill and was having productive conversations with Blakespear to address their concerns.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The camera supports a snappy 10fps capture rate with focus fixed after the first frame, or at 6fps with autofocus for every image.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supports
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The two pillars of private markets have become deeply intertwined over the past decade, with direct lenders stepping in as a key financing engine for buyouts after banks retreated following the global financial crisis, according to industry veterans.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Along with North, last year’s inaugural class included Kansas City arts pillars such as visual artist Harold Smith, drum and dance instructor Danny Hinds and singer Darcus Speed Gates, reflecting the range of disciplines the awards aim to recognize.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Boys lacrosse In a nonleague contest, Matt Grafton notched five goals and four assists as Abington cruised to a 12-5 victory over Oliver Ames.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Despite the fouls, Suggs made plays for his teammates on both ends, finishing with five rebounds and six assists in 22 minutes.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 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
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Warsh endorses the most upbeat promises of productivity from AI for the broader economy.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The department maintains a library that gets no visitors most weeks.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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According to Grunsfeld, this is what sustains the Artemis II crewmembers during fearful moments, such as when an indicator suggested a cabin leak that turned out to be a false alarm.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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The test also reinforces the growing importance of layered defense strategies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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To many British veterans, the Australian case reinforces fears that the same trend could spread across other Western militaries, including the United States.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Matriarchy is a force that protects and defends, a force blunted and downgraded at every turn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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This support among white Christian voters has held since the 2024 election, with two-thirds of white evangelicals saying Trump defends people with religious beliefs similar to theirs, according to a Pew poll released Thursday.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, Emerson polling – conducted after Swalwell dropped out – largely confirms that Steyer, rather than Porter, is the most likely recipient of former Swalwell voters.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Before the vote, Speaker Joe VanDuyne, a Wilmington Democrat, said the judge’s order confirms the board’s hands are tied.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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