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as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
these beams are propping up the entire roof
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as in aids
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 props (up)
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The writing's been etched on the wall with pencil and then pen and then permanent marker, a short nine months away from the then-rookie pacing Denver in carries against the Chiefs in November.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Aug. 2025 -
Garden Grove running back Quentin Pacelli rushed for 380 yards and four TDs on 21 carries.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
26 Aug. 2025
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While the idea that fat aids the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients is well established, the Missouri study provides additional detail specific to kale.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Monitoring patients’ progress also aids the organization in tracking whether treatments are effective and potentially stepping in to discuss altering treatment plans with their providers if needed.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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Loss of rent If your rental property sustains damage that's covered by your policy and your tenants have to move out, your landlord insurance policy would kick in, helping protect your cash flow if tenants have to relocate.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
4 Dec. 2025
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As conversations around sustainability intensify, architects today face the challenge of designing spaces that are both visually striking and deeply respectful of the environment that sustains them.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
2 Dec. 2025
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That work includes Veterans Bridge Home, which assists military members in transitioning to civilian life, and the NFL Salute to Service program with the Carolina Panthers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
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Peyton Knight, a marketing executive at Ladder and founder of Last Digital, which assists companies in managing their social media presence, says the financial anxiety has contributed to a decline in trust between followers and content creators.—
Kristian Monroe,
NPR,
16 July 2025
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Flat printing followed by folding supports efficient transport and on-site assembly, potentially transforming how large-scale components are manufactured.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The Hypochlorous Clarity Mist supports skin through movement and recovery, while the BIO NAD+ Recovery Eye Masks are rooted in restoration, resilience and longevity.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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The head is brown to black and has several ivory to yellowish spots, which helps separate it from its native counterpart, the smoke-tree sharpshooter.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The funding comes from California’s Senate Bill 1 program, the gas tax passed in 2017 that helps cities and counties pay for transportation projects.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The cooling labor market bolsters the US Federal Reserve’s likely decision to trim interest rates next week, though sticky inflation complicates that call.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Israel’s degradation of the capabilities of Hamas and Hezbollah, paired with the severe blows Israel and the United States inflicted on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, bolsters Israel’s short-term security.—
Andrew P. Miller,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Dec. 2025
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The debris shifts around it, but the robot stays upright and continues without hesitation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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Every dollar donated to the Del Oro Division, covering Northern California, stays local, funding year-round programs.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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