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as in reinforcement
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 assistance
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 to advocate
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 to maintain
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 to reinforce
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 to justify
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 to verify
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 to assist
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 to tolerate
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 support
Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
Netflix will soon end support for older Amazon Fire TV media-streaming devices.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Emma Marris, The Atlantic, 25 May 2025
Amanda Hollins: With 15 years in law enforcement, Hollins’s vision for Kennedale includes strengthening community infrastructure, supporting local businesses, enhancing organizational efficiency, empowering future leaders, and advocating for ethical leadership.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Mosier says that Doug was greeted with support and cheers on graduation day.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 May 2025
Netflix will soon end support for older Amazon Fire TV media-streaming devices.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Verb
Tribal management could protect biodiversity and support traditional use.
—Emma Marris, The Atlantic, 25 May 2025
Amanda Hollins: With 15 years in law enforcement, Hollins’s vision for Kennedale includes strengthening community infrastructure, supporting local businesses, enhancing organizational efficiency, empowering future leaders, and advocating for ethical leadership.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for support
Noun
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The local fire and rescue services dispatched 55 vehicles and 232 personnel to the scene, while the Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched a working group and rescue reinforcements, the ministry said in a statement.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The squad saw few reinforcements ahead of the 2025 season, with two players signed on free transfers, one joining through the MLS SuperDraft and another on loan.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
Noun
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In addition, urgent cases are being referred for emergency cash assistance.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Democrats have warned that the measure would force millions of low-income Americans off Medicaid and food assistance programs, to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Experts say that lessons learned from attempts to preserve more challenging, international historical sites on Earth shows there's a critical need to advocate for global cooperation and policy frameworks now — before irreversible damage occurs.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in a May 28 general audience, following in the steps of his predecessor Pope Francis, who was both praised and criticized for using his position to advocate for ending the war in Gaza.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Playing in the first group, Wong birdied the second hole and made up for his lone mistake (a bogey on No. 3) with birdies at seven and 11 to maintain a slim lead.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The narrative that recycling can meaningfully counteract the plastic crisis was constructed by the oil and gas industry to maintain public demand for plastic and delay regulation of its production.—
Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Professionals who combat stress early experience fewer health problems and sustain higher performance levels throughout their careers.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The Brooklyn Bridge, a popular tourist attraction that was completed in 1883, sustained no major damage, New York City transportation officials said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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That reinforces the original (or last) experience the customer had with you.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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This tactic is sometimes used to justify letting an employee go under the guise of poor performance.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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By confusing the idea that the people’s will must prevail with what the law actually says, these leaders justify intimidating judges and their sound legal rulings, a move that ultimately undermines democracy.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Who verified the authenticity of such serious accusations?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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“Support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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