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support

[suh-pawrt] / səˈpɔrt /










Usage

What are other ways to say support? To support is to hold up or add strength to, literally or figuratively: The columns support the roof. To maintain is to support so as to preserve intact: to maintain an attitude of defiance. To sustain, a rather elevated word, suggests completeness and adequacy in supporting: The court sustained his claim. Uphold applies especially to supporting or backing another, as in a statement, opinion, or belief: to uphold the rights of a minority.

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She has to do what she feels is right for her, and we fully support her in that.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

The aim is to build a nationwide system of psychological support and crisis intervention by 2030.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

She began performing as a child to help support her family, and began writing songs — often with her uncle, country singer Bill Owens — as a teenager.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

Firms say energy debt has jumped and, with high bills likely to persist, have called for more support for those struggling to pay.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

A sprawling collection of reactors and support buildings, the Fukushima Daiichi plant covered almost 1.5 square miles along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

The finding supports one of the foundations of modern cosmology.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

The revenue-sharing tactic also supports the company’s push toward offering full AI systems of its racks, networking and other components, Muse added.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

Research supports that, says Anderson, the Case Western professor.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Community activist Kevin Green, who runs the PG25 regeneration group in Port Glasgow, supports the call for special treatment.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

It had been neatly dug and shored up with wooden supports.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

McCartney said fellow passengers had supported one another throughout the disruption, helping with transport, translation and finding alternative routes home.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

An EPA spokesman said the agency supported third-party data reviews but was confident in its methodologies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The asset class is supported by demographics and a new interest-rate regime, where inflation-protected income is scarce, she said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

A poll published Sunday by the Angus Reid Institute found that 85 percent of Quebecers supported the move -- the highest approval rate among the 10 Canadian provinces.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

“No. I’m just saying she’s always encouraged me and supported me.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

And though Fred had wanted his son to pursue an education, he softened his stance, supporting Freddie’s dream.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

The affected genes included those involved in building new connections between neurons, supporting communication among brain cells, supplying cellular energy, and moving materials within cells.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

The report calls for better ways to prepare young people for adulthood and an overhaul of the workforce supporting them.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

It "opens a major and long-awaited door to strengthening Syria's integration into the global economic and financial system, attracting investment and modern technologies, and supporting development opportunities."

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Robin examined for the hundredth time the carvings on the hammer beams supporting the roof of the hall.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli




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