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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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Proceeds from the sale will support NRG Energy’s capital-allocation plan for the coming year, which in part targets debt repayments, share repurchases and an increase in the annual common dividend, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

The frustration and disgruntlement among the Aberdeen support has only grown, one which has certainly felt like it has long gone past any tipping point.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Researchers believe the same basic approach could eventually support much larger frameworks carrying enormous reflective surfaces.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

Barrick also recently secured support for the North American IPO from Newmont, which is a partner in the Nevada Gold Mines operation and Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo mine in Dominican Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

With the support of his new grandparents, he allowed himself to finally start saying goodbye to Grandma, the first of many steps in a world, in a life, without her physical presence.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Fiber helps discourage bacteria from consuming proteins in the gut's protective mucus, while Prif provides an alternative source of nutrients that supports the production of healthier metabolites.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

Robinson, whose organization supports the movement without directing it, sees the scrutiny since the summer as an opportunity to open up rather than retreat, because "people are curious to learn about us now."

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

BT has easier comparatives for the second half, which supports the telecommunication provider’s reiterated guidance despite a difficult environment, BofA adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Raman said she supports compliance with the measure, while supporting shared bike and bus lanes along narrower portions of the route.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

After laying small branches across the fork as supports, I went down and stripped fresh stems off some leafy shrubs.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

The Independent Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes, external was commissioned by the multi-academy trust Star Academies, and is supported by the Department for Education.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Harrods, which is no longer owned by the Fayed family, said it recognised the "remarkable bravery" of survivors who had come forward and supported them in their pursuit of justice.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

In the 1940s, it initially supported the rise of Juan Perón, the populist former army officer who drew on Catholic social doctrine to galvanize labor unions for political support.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

Volcanic gases could also provide clues about how Mars evolved and whether it ever supported environments suitable for life.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

Both Isaac and Amy were prominent members of the Quaker faith and supported its then-radical ideas about equality in all forms.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

They are working, raising families, paying mortgages, helping aging parents, supporting adult children and trying to keep up with rising everyday costs.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

It then joins the components into repeating sections, called bays, that form a larger supporting framework known as a truss.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

Huang wrote that he is committed to protecting Nvidia and supporting America’s national security, adding that he is “proud and grateful to be an American” and supports the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

An NHS service supporting people affected by the Grenfell Tower fire faces a funding cut from next year, Kensington and Chelsea councillors have heard.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

A carved dragon beneath the name seemed to hold it up, supporting it on the stone.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack


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