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as in carrying
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
these beams are propping up the entire roof
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as in assisting
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propping (up)
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Investigators say multiple suspects carrying multiple weapons opened fire on revelers celebrating a 2-year-old’s birthday inside a Stockton banquet hall.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025 -
The California Highway Patrol said the car carrying the couple and their two kids hit the tree off of Highway 50 near Kyburz in El Dorado County, according to NBC affiliate KCRA and FOX affiliate KTXL.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Valerio finally stopped the driver by conducting a PIT maneuver at the intersection of Riverside Park Place and Park Street, with nearby officers assisting with the arrest.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Travelers are assisting scientists by helping to collect data that contributes to long-term environmental research, wildlife monitoring, and conservation efforts.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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In an encouraging sign, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane will be a limited participant in practice Thursday, five days after sustaining a rib injury in the Jets game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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United were, critically, without their No 1 goalkeeper, Phallon Tullis-Joyce, for the final three matches due to the USWNT goalkeeper sustaining a fractured eye socket.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, has denied several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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From there, those carotenoids can shuttle around your body, supporting your health.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
9 Dec. 2025
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It is slated to begin as a permanent base at the moon’s south pole and eventually expand into a network of orbital and surface facilities supporting exploration, resource extraction, and long-term habitation.—
ELIZABETH ECONOMY,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
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His father has still given him credit for helping reach young voters through social media platforms and influencers like streamer Adin Ross.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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By pairing decades of experience with advanced technologies and open architecture systems, Lockheed Martin is helping create defense capabilities that can adapt, improve, and deploy with speed.—
Paid Content by Lockheed Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Tech companies, including Nvidia, OpenAI, and Nscale, have urged countries to construct them as a way of bolstering their sovereignty in the AI era.—
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Billy Perrigo,
Time,
4 June 2026
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Adidas is bolstering its relationship with Nordstrom with the launch of a national retail partnership celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026, the world’s largest sporting event and the first to be hosted in North America since 1994.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The challenge for Beckham will be staying healthy during a rigorous training camp after being out of the league for over a year.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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That was a fun one, with both teams staying aggressive throughout the match.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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“Propping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propping%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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