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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
Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While advising the policymaking of their respective economy to recognize global governance goals and objectives, the Development Attaché supports the initiation of impactful global transactions that are measurable toward achieving sustainable development globally.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The clinic also supports with somatherapy, functional medicine, and the latest treatment, groundbreaking stem-cell therapies.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Leaders can foster this by regularly communicating the company’s vision and showing how each role supports it.
—Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This supports informed decision-making and personalized service delivery.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Selena Gomez and David Henrie may not actually be brother and sister, but the duo still supports one another like family.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
The small-government group the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supports the measure.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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By embracing these technologies thoughtfully and strategically while underpinning them with robust and future-proofed networks, campuses can create a connected and dynamic environment that supports the academic and personal growth of their students.
—Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While advising the policymaking of their respective economy to recognize global governance goals and objectives, the Development Attaché supports the initiation of impactful global transactions that are measurable toward achieving sustainable development globally.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The clinic also supports with somatherapy, functional medicine, and the latest treatment, groundbreaking stem-cell therapies.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Leaders can foster this by regularly communicating the company’s vision and showing how each role supports it.
—Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This supports informed decision-making and personalized service delivery.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Selena Gomez and David Henrie may not actually be brother and sister, but the duo still supports one another like family.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
The small-government group the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supports the measure.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supports
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All of the cells settled down around the pillars, which caused their nuclei to curve.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
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The programming dovetails with the school’s own pillars of pride, which discourage bullying.Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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That alteration, the NBA maintains, substantively changed Amazon’s term.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Test The Redesign With A Focus Group Ensure the new design maintains brand equity.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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If that sustains or even improves in Toronto, Mitchell’s role with the Raptors could drastically change in the short and long term.Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Much as our blood vessels send life-sustaining fluid throughout our bodies, these tunnels convey the precious water that sustains all life in this region.Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
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The Morgan Stanley note reinforces our decision to own both Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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The new scar tissue supports and reinforces the esophageal muscles to prevent acid from backing up into the throat.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Actress Pauley Perrette departed from NCIS six years ago and confirms that her retirement from acting is permanent.Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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If so, this further culmination of the project, as a filmed show, confirms her unfiltered take can be not just interesting in a conceptual realm but a real, visceral kick in the pants.Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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Faced with $60 billion a year in fraud, Medicare spends millions chasing companies but accepts penalties that are only a fraction of the profits made on misbehavior.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Andrews said Friday night’s victory shows what happens when a team collectively accepts a challenge and has strong willpower.David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
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Continue reading … GO FOR THE HEART – Disapproval mounts as US avoids direct action against Houthis.Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Continue reading … GO FOR THE HEART – Disapproval mounts as US avoids direct action against Houthis.Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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The fridge keeps 18 wine bottles and 56 cans of beverages at ideal storage conditions.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Supports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supports. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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