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supporting

Definition for supporting

adjective as in upholding

adjective as in advocating

Strong matches

aiding, auxiliary, collateral

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"I was supporting Djokovic at the time I saw him on the TV, when he was winning matches and ultimately winning the title against Nick Kyrgios," he said.

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Guardiola saw an opportunity to sign a winner, someone who is already established as a world class player, which relegated Trafford from being the main man for a short time to playing a supporting role.

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"Communities are very good at supporting themselves, but people really shouldn't be afraid to ask for help," said councillor Ruth Houghton, portfolio holder for social care, at Shropshire Council.

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Will Paul Mescal run in lead or supporting for ‘Hamnet’? Both could cause the available spots to quickly evaporate.”

"Our focus remains on supporting our customers, suppliers, colleagues, and our retailers who remain open," JLR said in a statement confirming the shutdown extension.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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