props (up)

verb

Definition of props (up)next
present tense third-person singular of prop (up)
1
as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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2
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)
  1. carries
  2. aids
  3. sustains
  4. assists
  5. supports
  6. helps
  7. bolsters
  8. stays
Verb
  • Sandy Carter The letter now carries 50, exactly twice as many.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Yet, Hizzoner’s visceral disdain for the Jewish state carries troubling undertones of antisemitism.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • Emerge now aids nearly 1,900 survivors through complex legal processes and offers a crucial reintegration program for young women aging out of state care at 18, teaching vital life skills.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The movie focuses on a murder of a shepherd unraveled by his flock, which aids a somewhat hapless rural policeman in solving the crime.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026
Definition of aids
Verb
  • Certainly, if a position sustains damage, Tobin would never block off the idea of adding, and that’s in play every year.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The pacing sometimes goes slack, but even when the narrative starts wandering, Simple Town boasts a goofy magnetism that sustains the movie astonishingly well.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
Definition of sustains
Verb
  • The Store is a free-referral grocery store that assists families experiencing food insecurity.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
  • The two were active-duty Soldiers who were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, which assists partner forces in securing a lasting defeat of ISIS.
    — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of assists
Verb
  • Launched in 2014, the program supports survivors and documents abuse linked to water access in informal settlements.
    — Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026
  • Ownership supports Breslow's long-term vision, and the team's recent success is winning over skeptical fans as the trade deadline approaches.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of supports
Verb
  • Nia’s vulnerability helps further disarm Lala, who seems to actually want to meet in the middle.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Getting ahead of those conversations helps prevent misunderstandings once households merge and rent is due.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of helps
Verb
  • Despite losing in the 5th place match, Atlanta bolsters its playoff creds by jumping over several teams to move up from 14th place.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Each round pays a hosting fee that bolsters not only the F1 organization’s revenues, but also the prize money that goes to teams at the end of each year.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of bolsters
Verb
  • There are a few different options for how fast the gimbal moves, and for locking the roll and tilt axes (so the picture stays level even if the handle isn’t).
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • Notably, that recognition from the top is the component most often missing; acknowledgment tends to come from direct supervisors and peers, while the executive level stays silent.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of stays
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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