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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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“The entire Maze The Music Forever family sends our heartfelt prayers, love, and support to Peabo Bryson during this time of healing,” read the post.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Third-place finisher Paloma Valencia, who was backed by former President Álvaro Uribe, had fought a bitter campaign against Mr. de la Espriella for the support of the Colombian right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The research was conducted by First Art, a group of scientists, as well as academics from the universities of Southampton and Swansea, among others, with support from the National Trust and the Bradshaw Foundation.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

That’s because the chip can support higher memory capacity — with Micron memory chips being a likely beneficiary — and better efficiency than the average personal-computer processor.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Any demonstration, even one showing how spirits might be faked, could create more spirit support instead.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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