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as in reinforcement
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
if you don't add a couple more supports to that tower of blocks, it's going to fall down
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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the team's victory owes a lot to Joe's strong support in left field
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as in to advocate
to promote the interests or cause of
though childless themselves, they support the local schools both by volunteering and by fiercely opposing funding cuts
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as in to maintain
to pay the living expenses of
a young widow supporting a sick mother as well as two small children on a teacher's salary
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as in to reinforce
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
studies that support the claim that red wine drinkers have a reduced risk of coronary disease and cancer
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as in to justify
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
we support the students' right to speak out on local issues that affect them
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as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
new evidence supports the original researchers' unexpected conclusions
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as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
sent reinforcements to support the troops deployed overseas
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he simply cannot support the thought of having to go on living without his beloved wife at his side
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Recent Examples of support
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
She's been amazing, a sort of brutal support, tough lover, very educational.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
This license fee structure has supported a diverse array of programming for decades, but has also opened up the BBC to all sorts of criticism.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
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The proceeds help support scholarships and arts programming at the Festival of Arts.
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The soft memory foam insole molds to the shape of your foot, so each step feels cushioned and supported.
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The Bucs hope that switching up the coaching staff, adding more reinforcements through free agency and most importantly, keeping the main leader in place, could bode well for 2026.—
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Training begins in a simulated environment using reinforcement learning, where the robot improves by trial and error.—
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The outlet also said the plan represents a shift away from long-standing import subsidies toward direct assistance for citizens.—
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According to the firm, its robots provide interactive assistance, handling routine inquiries with a warm, human-like presence and expressive body language.—
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Local residents have advocated for a more permanent solution to the violent elephant encounters, and for the families of the deceased to be compensated.—
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The Department of Angels is a nonprofit organization that advocates for wildfire survivors.—
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Together, these changes help maintain Full Well Capacity despite the tiny pixel size.—
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Sleek, minimal designs add polish while maintaining an effortless feel.—
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Strategic training and long-term transition plans The timing of this contract aligns with broader Navy efforts to sustain and eventually transition the E-6B fleet to its next generation.—
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Police were called to the scene after a report of a 3-year-old boy who was believed to have sustained a gunshot wound.—
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The trend, the study says, is likely to reinforce the advantages of platforms with scale, deep libraries and diversified monetization.—
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Both are decorated with vintage features reminiscent of 20th-century classrooms, reinforcing the theme of celebrating Olde Town Arvada’s rich history.—
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Yuba County District Attorney Clint Curry in early October cleared Rodarte and Trumm of potential wrongdoing, deeming their gunfire in response to Oliver as justified self-defense.—
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Some of Ross’s actions could be legally justified, Ramsey noted.—
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Reviewing State Minimum Insurance Requirements In addition to personal insurance needs, owners should verify their state’s minimum liability requirements.—
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After verifying player complaints, Wright contacted the league replay center to begin following protocol to potentially delay the game.—
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“Support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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