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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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Soto-Martínez is seeking council support to include the measure in a package of City Charter reforms that will go to voters for approval in the Nov. 3 general election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But China, Washington's chief geopolitical rival, has been North Korea's main trading partner by far for decades and a key source of diplomatic and economic support for a country hit by international sanctions.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Billions of pounds are owed to water, broadband, and energy companies by customers – the majority of whom are unaware that support is available.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That backdrop should support the rotation in stocks that’s been evident in the past few sessions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

They see the women encircling Naomi, who’s still holding on to Mother for support.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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