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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
Fay Lenz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of requiring people to start in shelter before accessing permanent housing, Street to Home connects chronically unsheltered New Yorkers directly to permanent housing with supports and tackles the paperwork after.
—Jeffrey Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Advocate for better social supports.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
In reality, donated clothing supports resale, reuse, and textile recycling efforts.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The side wedge supports are Aiken’s favorite.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Growing vining plants in the vegetable garden is a great way to create a dynamic design by incorporating vertical supports.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Fewer students mean fewer counselors, fewer reading specialists, and fewer supports that help struggling learners succeed.
—Jill Stegman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
This refers to a series of policies in Mississippi that were focused on improving childhood literacy, including student supports, a focus on phonics, tutoring, accountability metrics and teacher training programs.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 22 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Strategic movement, however, preserves neuromuscular connections, supports healthy blood flow, and helps the body maintain strength and mobility.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Artists deserve representation that aligns with their values and supports their safety and dignity.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
The Tiny Fellowship, the more advanced track, encompasses a 10-week hybrid structure and supports founders whose concepts are ready for deeper validation.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Behind the scenes, Sprout supports teleoperation, mapping and navigation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
These activities engage animals both mentally and physically, providing stimulation that encourages natural behaviors and supports overall animal welfare.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
The beta-alanine also provides a mild boost, and creatine supports strength gains over time.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The natural compound works to boost cellular cleanup by increasing cell turnover rates, supports healthy aging, and improves the overall function of the skin barrier.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
When people with disabilities live in the community with appropriate supports, the state avoids far more expensive emergency care, institutional placements, and hospital stays.
—Fay Lenz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of requiring people to start in shelter before accessing permanent housing, Street to Home connects chronically unsheltered New Yorkers directly to permanent housing with supports and tackles the paperwork after.
—Jeffrey Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Advocate for better social supports.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
In reality, donated clothing supports resale, reuse, and textile recycling efforts.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The side wedge supports are Aiken’s favorite.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Growing vining plants in the vegetable garden is a great way to create a dynamic design by incorporating vertical supports.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Fewer students mean fewer counselors, fewer reading specialists, and fewer supports that help struggling learners succeed.
—Jill Stegman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
This refers to a series of policies in Mississippi that were focused on improving childhood literacy, including student supports, a focus on phonics, tutoring, accountability metrics and teacher training programs.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Nexus One now supports job-aware observability, allowing operators to correlate network behavior directly with GPU workloads.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Strategic movement, however, preserves neuromuscular connections, supports healthy blood flow, and helps the body maintain strength and mobility.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Artists deserve representation that aligns with their values and supports their safety and dignity.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
The Tiny Fellowship, the more advanced track, encompasses a 10-week hybrid structure and supports founders whose concepts are ready for deeper validation.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Behind the scenes, Sprout supports teleoperation, mapping and navigation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
These activities engage animals both mentally and physically, providing stimulation that encourages natural behaviors and supports overall animal welfare.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
The beta-alanine also provides a mild boost, and creatine supports strength gains over time.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The natural compound works to boost cellular cleanup by increasing cell turnover rates, supports healthy aging, and improves the overall function of the skin barrier.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supports
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Beyond them, the concrete of the 21st century falls away, replaced by creamy pillars and marble paving stretching into the distance, with green hills beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Reducing bureaucracy and streamlining industry fees are key pillars of achieving sustenance and making Nigerian producers competitive.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 20-year-old earned his first AHL All-Star nod after racking up 28 points (15 goals, 13 assists) in 28 games with the IceHogs.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dëmin ranks ninth among rookies in assists, eighth in assists per game, seventh in assist percentage and 10th in assist-to-turnover ratio.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The group rarely endorses candidates during primaries.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Girl Cory endorses Boy Korey’s theatrics.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Oklahoma Voice maintains editorial independence.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The sneaker’s tongue and shoelaces appear to have been given a vintage-esque off-white treatment, and the black toe features a new ripstop material, but the style otherwise maintains the original details of the 1995 Neon colorway.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Prohibition undermines personal liberty, sends billions in potential revenue to other states, and sustains dangerous black markets instead of replacing them with a safe, regulated system.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Medicaid exists to provide access to health care, not to penalize the unpaid labor that sustains families and communities.—
Emily D. Tisdale,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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The stronger-than-expected jobs report reinforces the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady at its meeting last month, marking its first pause after three consecutive cuts at the end of 2025, experts said.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The modern version of mindfulness just reinforces separation.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … JUDGE ON TRIAL — Supreme Court justice defends Grammys attendance as senator calls for investigation.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws a pass while Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks defends.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Replying confirms your number is active, while clicking anything can lead to fake login pages, follow-up scams or malware.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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And the contamination, new research confirms, lingers.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Supports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supports. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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