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as in pillars
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 assists
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 endorses
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 maintains
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 sustains
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
pillars supporting the bridge
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as in reinforces
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 defends
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 confirms
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 aids
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 accepts
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 supports
Uché Blackstock, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Among the 13 categories deemed high risk for fraud are adult companion, day and rehabilitative mental health services, individualized home supports, residential treatment services and more.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Funding childhood education In Alameda County, the sales tax Measure C raises about $150 million per year for child care centers, early development screening and educational supports for children under five.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
However, other supports are needed for long-term sustainability.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Whether aimed at primary prevention or responding after child abuse or neglect has been alleged, economic supports fail to address the complex conditions that reproduce both chronic poverty and maltreatment.
—Sarah A. Font, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Connecticut should extend strong instruction and supports in reading and math into the upper elementary and middle grades, not wait for failure to show up in algebra.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Drinking plenty of water while flying supports circulation, reduces fatigue and jet lag, and minimized dehydration from the dry cabin.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
There are very few supports for parents from the government, and many families are isolated from extended relations and communities that might be able to offer a helping hand.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond still photography, the sensor supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Mayor Mamdani has, encouragingly, emphasized the need to improve how the city supports these vital pillars of our community — particularly the small businesses who face very different challenges than the corporate business community.
—Tom Grech, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
This legislative session is a chance for Maryland’s business community to help shape a more competitive, predictable future — one that supports workers, families and communities across the state.
—Mary D. Kane, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
The Hurricane Club is a fundraising organization that supports the university’s athletes.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Regular olive oil consumption supports heart, brain, and gut health by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
These microorganisms are the base of a unique food chain that supports a community of cave-dwelling organisms.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2025
Lifting weights supports heart, brain, and metabolic health, boosting longevity and overall vitality.
—Julia Sullivan, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
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In countries with universal health care and stronger social supports, families may have fewer barriers to follow-up care.
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Parents are encouraged to participate in their baby’s care through techniques like kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), which helps stabilize vital signs and supports development.
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Contemporary accounts speak to the cruelty and exploitation that were pillars of economies of the time.—
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The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.—
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Russell Westbrook had 13 points, seven assists and four rebounds for the Kings.—
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Boys basketball Junior guard Rex Satter dropped 23 points, adding eight assists, seven rebounds and six steals as Ipswich (4-3) cruised to a 74-59 win over Whittier in nonleague play.—
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Once a behemoth of culture and a refuge from politics, the center now endorses a narrow vision of art and espouses a MAGA agenda.—
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Cornyn has played up his ties to Trump and says if the president endorses him, the primary effectively is over.—
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
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Gonzales has pleaded not guilty and his legal team maintains he's being scapegoated.—
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That is the creative energy that crosses everything together, that sustains and fosters growth and enhances everything in life.—
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The electorate of this country often embraces the pendulum effect — and that chance of a swing in our political fortunes sustains my optimism for a future of peace and goodwill towards men.—
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City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.—
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Every photo-op in Washington, every meeting with Israeli officials, every call for international intervention reinforces the regime’s narrative and undermines the legitimacy of the protests.—
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Reyes defends pay, confirms residency During the meeting, CBS News Miami asked about the nearly half-million-dollar salary attached to the position.—
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Because the anti-Trump side defends the rule of law, it can be drawn into legalistic objections that sound pettifogging and irrelevant.—
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Ward got a refund for the charge, MTC confirms.—
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Recent data from NewHomeSource and Zonda House Plans confirms the trend.—
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“Supports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supports. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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