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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
Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The Disney Scoop Guy posted a video to Instagram on Thursday, April 23 from the Anaheim theme park that shows an A-frame roof and vertical supports popping up above construction walls just east of Edelweiss Snacks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Sections of the granite supports of the Keck statue are cannily manipulated and embellished with stars and swirling vortex-forms in Lithichrome paint into works of art themselves.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 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
Think of vertical supports, like stakes or tomato cages, as must-have space-saving tools.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 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
The supports are very sturdy and can handle the wind and rain with ease.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 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
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
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
The Disney Scoop Guy posted a video to Instagram on Thursday, April 23 from the Anaheim theme park that shows an A-frame roof and vertical supports popping up above construction walls just east of Edelweiss Snacks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Sections of the granite supports of the Keck statue are cannily manipulated and embellished with stars and swirling vortex-forms in Lithichrome paint into works of art themselves.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 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
Think of vertical supports, like stakes or tomato cages, as must-have space-saving tools.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 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
The supports are very sturdy and can handle the wind and rain with ease.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 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
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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Downriver from the Shoshone Falls are the Pillar Falls, a low waterfall split by rock pillars.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Despite his late-game defensive lapses, Vucevic played arguably his best game of the series, finishing with 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and three blocks.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Los Angeles, James finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, while Marcus Smart recorded a 21-point, 10-assist double-double.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 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 5,100square-foot museum, designed in the shape of a wave, maintains a collection of vintage and signature surfboards that are rotated between displays.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The district’s identity as both a destination and a neighborhood depends on striking a balance between entertainment vitality and the livability that sustains long-term commercial investment.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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By Michelle Edgar In a neighborhood often defined by its challenges, a different story is taking shape with the unveiling of a mural honoring unity, immigrant contributions and the unseen work that sustains Los Angeles.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bringing greenery overhead reinforces the feeling of enclosure.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Founded in 1922, PEN America is a writers’ and free-expression advocacy group that defends the rights of authors and opposes censorship.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Economist defends its policy of not using bylines as tradition, citing the fact many of their articles are the product of collaborations between writers and taking the Ochsian view that what is written is more important than who writes it.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The World Bank flagged the speed at which commodity conditions can shift in its March 2026 food security update, and the evidence on the ground confirms it.—
Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The report confirms new information about the collision of an Air Canada regional jet operated by Jazz Aviation and an airport firefighting truck on March 23.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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