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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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Decades ago, another youthful big-city mayor ran an ill-considered campaign for governor, finishing a distant fourth and failing to muster even double-digit support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The US has given firm diplomatic support, $500m in military aid and supplied some new equipment.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The longer-term trend remains firmly intact, supported by a powerful advance that began after shares found support at the 50-month simple moving average and rallied for eight straight months.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

This aid will include diagnostic testing, medical countermeasures such as monoclonal antibodies and other treatments, epidemiological and data-analysis support, and other critical assistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He asked for support against the slanderous spirit.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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