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as in reinforcement
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 assistance
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 to advocate
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 to maintain
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 to reinforce
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 to justify
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 to verify
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 to assist
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 to tolerate
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 support
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
In 2020, Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, made their royal exit, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and lack of support from the palace.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This guide explores the pros and cons of staking and caging, and provides must-know tips for using your tomato supports properly.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
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Noun
There’s an answer May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on the struggles many of us face and to remind ourselves that support is within reach.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
In 2020, Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, made their royal exit, citing the unbearable intrusions of the British press and lack of support from the palace.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Verb
By supporting a wide range of financial assistance programs, not just Medicaid, the company gives users a safety net even as benefits shift.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
This guide explores the pros and cons of staking and caging, and provides must-know tips for using your tomato supports properly.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for support
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According to the American Kennel Club, successful introductions rely on neutral territory, positive reinforcement, and close supervision.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Then, engineers revise the production model using a technique called reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Individual states may have additional requirements, so contact your state’s driver’s licensing agency online or in person for additional information or assistance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Figures from a new report show that more people were prosecuted around Europe in 2024 for rendering assistance to irregular migrants than in previous years.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With the third installment of the Knives Out franchise premiering this year, Rian Johnson is advocating for a theater-going experience.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Beyond animation’s inclusion in the program, animation stakeholders have additionally been advocating for enhancements like a decrease in the $1 million minimum budget for eligible projects in a bid to include children’s programming, which tends to operate with smaller budgets than adult animation.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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In April, 2018, Ayyub was sitting with a friend in a Delhi restaurant when a source alerted her to a video that was appearing in online chat groups maintained by B.J.P. supporters.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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With Mathis in the judge’s chair, Amir — who completed training to become an official sheriff reserve officer — serves as the courtroom’s bailiff maintaining order in the court.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Shah: In the short term, sustained tariffs could trigger drug shortages, particularly for generic and specialty compounds.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Shipman said two university public safety officers sustained injuries as protesters forced their way into the building.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Verb
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It was reinforced in 2022 by the California Air Resources Board, and copied by 11 other states: New York, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware and Maryland.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Will Campbell reinforce a rotation of edge rushers that lost Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham in the offseason?—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The Guardians didn’t feel Gimenez offered enough offense to justify his long-term contract, which becomes increasingly expensive.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Reports indicate that some Republican senators have been weighing whether eliminating the California rules justifies breaking that norm.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Almost 82,000 also provided data from activity trackers that allowed researchers to verify their speed.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
2 May 2025
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America, meet the Orb: a bold new attempt to verify you’re not a bot — just by looking you in the eye.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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