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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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With support from a new grant funded by Grand Canyon National Park, the team will expand efforts to map these water systems and investigate how snowmelt is connected to the springs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

It also wants greater access to Canadian markets for American businesses, specifically dairy, where Canada has strict control over production quotas and imports to support local farmers.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Clinics must have trained staff, protective equipment, lab support and functioning supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The launch complex’s water tower is “also good,” according to Limp, while its big support tower is damaged but repairable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He had said he would leave money in his will for Maggie’s support.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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