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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
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Keeping productions local supports crews, businesses, and families who rely on the industry.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
These included pipe supports, wall thimbles, end fittings, and elements of the runner system used in the Fixed-Kaplan S-turbine design.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
That began to change in the 1980s, when the Reagan administration tapped Medicaid funds to create an alternative to institutionalization, paying for in-home care, day programs and other supports to help people live in their communities.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Bloom wrote in a post on LinkedIn earlier this week that working from home supports business creation and increases the labor supply by allowing more people to participate in the workforce.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Grow Natural Support As in the Three Sisters method, tall and sturdy plants like corn and sunflowers can be used as natural supports for vining plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
There also were major increases for teacher training and for community schools, which partner with other entities to provide extra physical and mental health supports and family social services.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The report said policymakers could also help by strengthening access to affordable housing, transportation, child care and other social supports that can affect whether people are able to consistently seek treatment.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
The sales tax supports economic development projects in the city’s East Side, specifically between Ninth Street and Gregory Boulevard to the north and south, and Indiana Avenue and The Paseo to the east and west.
—Dylan Lysen
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
When his older sister Charlotte—who supports his uncompromising artistic dreams—invites him to spend a few days with her fiancé’s family in a quiet village in Bas-Saint-Laurent, the meeting of the two families leads to life-changing moments for everyone involved.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 May 2026
According to project developers, the system supports workloads ranging from artificial intelligence and big data annotation to 5G infrastructure and domestic large language model development.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The evening, where Sofia Carson is set to receive the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award, benefits the Global Gift Foundation, which supports vulnerable children, women and families in need, per the event’s website.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The nonprofit Committee of Seventy supports the ballot question and believes the office should be made permanent.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Today, the foundation supports families in a variety of ways.
—Edie Peffley, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Warning that the City Council would be further disempowered under a strong-mayor system, Falk supports moving to a council-manager structure.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Noun
Officials removed older metal supports to make the monument's interior fully visible, and future plans include installing the tomb's monumental double-leaf Macedonian marble door and restoring parts of the sphinx sculptures that once guarded the entrance.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Keeping productions local supports crews, businesses, and families who rely on the industry.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
These included pipe supports, wall thimbles, end fittings, and elements of the runner system used in the Fixed-Kaplan S-turbine design.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
That began to change in the 1980s, when the Reagan administration tapped Medicaid funds to create an alternative to institutionalization, paying for in-home care, day programs and other supports to help people live in their communities.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Bloom wrote in a post on LinkedIn earlier this week that working from home supports business creation and increases the labor supply by allowing more people to participate in the workforce.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Grow Natural Support As in the Three Sisters method, tall and sturdy plants like corn and sunflowers can be used as natural supports for vining plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
There also were major increases for teacher training and for community schools, which partner with other entities to provide extra physical and mental health supports and family social services.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The report said policymakers could also help by strengthening access to affordable housing, transportation, child care and other social supports that can affect whether people are able to consistently seek treatment.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Verb
While some people claim lemon juice and olive oil can detoxify your body, improve digestion, treat kidney stones and joint pain, and prevent premature aging and cardiovascular disease, no evidence supports these health claims.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
The sales tax supports economic development projects in the city’s East Side, specifically between Ninth Street and Gregory Boulevard to the north and south, and Indiana Avenue and The Paseo to the east and west.
—Dylan Lysen
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
When his older sister Charlotte—who supports his uncompromising artistic dreams—invites him to spend a few days with her fiancé’s family in a quiet village in Bas-Saint-Laurent, the meeting of the two families leads to life-changing moments for everyone involved.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 May 2026
According to project developers, the system supports workloads ranging from artificial intelligence and big data annotation to 5G infrastructure and domestic large language model development.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The evening, where Sofia Carson is set to receive the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award, benefits the Global Gift Foundation, which supports vulnerable children, women and families in need, per the event’s website.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The nonprofit Committee of Seventy supports the ballot question and believes the office should be made permanent.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Today, the foundation supports families in a variety of ways.
—Edie Peffley, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Warning that the City Council would be further disempowered under a strong-mayor system, Falk supports moving to a council-manager structure.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supports
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Joining me to discuss rising production costs, shifts in viewing preferences, and the demise of one of the pillars of late night television is USA TODAY TV Critic Kelly Lawler.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The library is a one-story brick building with two white pillars up front sticking out like tusks, smooth and thin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Clark wound up with 32 points on the night, along with seven assists and four rebounds.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Kelsey Plum nearly claimed a double-double with 27 points and nine assists, while Dearica Hamby had 19 points with seven rebounds and Nneka Ogwumike scored 20 points.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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On its website, the leadership group endorses Bruce-Lane’s opponent, Ed Musgrove.—
Andrew Graham
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
16 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
Verb
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Murdaugh maintains his innocence.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Rules compelling basic disclosure or human-in-the-loop oversight in high-stakes contexts can reinforce the trust that sustains adoption over time.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Over the last two years, 30,000 to 40,000 Russian men have been inducted into the rolls every month, enough to replace the 30,000 or so casualties the Russian army sustains on the battlefield on a monthly basis.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Success reinforces the structure.—
Anatoly Iofe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Research on dark patterns reinforces that concern.—
Gregory M. Dickinson,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The city attorney reviews and approves contracts and ordinances for legal compliance, defends the city against lawsuits, and brings civil lawsuits on behalf of the city.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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But the Lakers would have been in a tough spot without Smart this season, a player who still defends multiple positions at a high level and has a knack for making critical plays on both ends.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The finale confirms it, and the scene was one of the first Heughan shot in Season 8.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Responding confirms your number is active, which can lead to more scam messages.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Supports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supports. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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