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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
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Officers were housed in a one-story structure atop the deck, which also featured antiaircraft guns and a kitchen, while crew quarters were in the concrete supports.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Many laws include reasonable exceptions for students with disabilities, medical needs, language-learning supports, or emergencies.
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Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The combo version ships with both the printer and the AMS 2 Pro packed together in a single large box with thick foam supports, transport locks, and protective bracing that secure the motion system during shipping.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Institutions can structure programs with working parents in mind by expanding evening, weekend, and online options, building stackable credentials that allow students to keep moving forward when life intervenes, and investing in child care and wraparound supports that improve retention.
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Enyi Okebugwu,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Students may use scholarships for a broad range of educational services, including tutoring, special education supports, instructional materials and other learning opportunities.
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Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
The official OnsOranje social media accounts posted quite a few photos of the streets filled with Dutch fans and Netherlands flags as supports do their collective march to the stadium.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
On the other were calls to shift resources away from policing and toward social supports and services.
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Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
The decision supports renewal of the project’s Source Materials License for another 20 years, leaving a safety evaluation as the final major review before the license can move forward.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Key Takeaways Eating fish regularly—at least two servings a week—supports heart and brain health through omega-3 fatty acids.
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Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
Leading the Future supports lighter guardrails around the burgeoning AI industry than Public First Action does.
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Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Murrell’s sentencing caps a tumultuous period for Scotland’s dominant party, which supports independence from the United Kingdom, and the former power couple once at its helm.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Here’s what the research actually supports, including what temperature and frequency actually move the needle and where the evidence still has gaps.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The dual mode 4K OLED supports a fairly high 165Hz refresh rate but can dip down to 1920 x 1080 resolution to output a super fast 330Hz for specialized uses like competitive gaming.
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Antonio G. Di Benedetto,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
All but two of the donations went to the California Fire Foundation, which supports firefighters and their communities, and were made during the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires.
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Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Officers were housed in a one-story structure atop the deck, which also featured antiaircraft guns and a kitchen, while crew quarters were in the concrete supports.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
Many laws include reasonable exceptions for students with disabilities, medical needs, language-learning supports, or emergencies.
—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The combo version ships with both the printer and the AMS 2 Pro packed together in a single large box with thick foam supports, transport locks, and protective bracing that secure the motion system during shipping.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
Institutions can structure programs with working parents in mind by expanding evening, weekend, and online options, building stackable credentials that allow students to keep moving forward when life intervenes, and investing in child care and wraparound supports that improve retention.
—
Enyi Okebugwu,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Students may use scholarships for a broad range of educational services, including tutoring, special education supports, instructional materials and other learning opportunities.
—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
The official OnsOranje social media accounts posted quite a few photos of the streets filled with Dutch fans and Netherlands flags as supports do their collective march to the stadium.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
On the other were calls to shift resources away from policing and toward social supports and services.
—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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In turn, sleep quality, which physical conditioning directly supports, governs how effectively a leader's prefrontal cortex manages complex trade-offs and scenarios under pressure.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
The decision supports renewal of the project’s Source Materials License for another 20 years, leaving a safety evaluation as the final major review before the license can move forward.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Key Takeaways Eating fish regularly—at least two servings a week—supports heart and brain health through omega-3 fatty acids.
—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
Leading the Future supports lighter guardrails around the burgeoning AI industry than Public First Action does.
—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Murrell’s sentencing caps a tumultuous period for Scotland’s dominant party, which supports independence from the United Kingdom, and the former power couple once at its helm.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Here’s what the research actually supports, including what temperature and frequency actually move the needle and where the evidence still has gaps.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The dual mode 4K OLED supports a fairly high 165Hz refresh rate but can dip down to 1920 x 1080 resolution to output a super fast 330Hz for specialized uses like competitive gaming.
—
Antonio G. Di Benedetto,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
All but two of the donations went to the California Fire Foundation, which supports firefighters and their communities, and were made during the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires.
—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supports
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Brick pillars are embedded with bronze plaques listing the players and manager from each of the franchise’s three World Series championship teams.
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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The Los Angeles native had a quiet first outing against the Valkyries but bounced back with a season-high 23 points in their next matchup, then had 10 assists against the Seattle Storm on Saturday.
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Making the service free assists in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of things like hurricanes and earthquakes, Musk has said.
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Today, the 20-minute rule remains one of the foundational pillars of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) — a treatment that Walker notes the American Academy of Sleep Medicine endorses as the first-line approach for chronic insomnia, ahead of pharmaceutical interventions.
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Shanette Williams endorses Jon Ossoff.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
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That requires attacking the system that sustains Russian forces—not just the armies on the front lines.
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.
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Dress professionally, and either make sure your background is clutter free or use a virtual background that reinforces your message.
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The order also reinforces Saab’s position in the global submarine market.
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Based on Harper Lee's seminal novel, the movie casts Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who in Depression-era Alabama defends a Black man wrongly accused of raping a young white woman.
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The administration defends its actions, including massive layoffs at government health agencies, as necessary to eliminate wasteful spending.
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Ray advises Anna to let the police handle the situation, which confirms him as the most rational character on the show and thus the only threat that Cady seems to recognize.
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The veteran anchor, 65, who hosted the weekend show Alex Witt Reports, is set to leave the channel later this summer, PEOPLE confirms.
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“Supports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supports. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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