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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.

Example Sentences

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Kieren Jessop, principal analyst at Omdia, notes that a normal prelaunch “stockout” usually shows reduced availability across all configurations, not just high-memory ones—more support for the likelihood of unanticipated interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The family thanked people for their support and kind words during this "really difficult time".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Those in the reorganization camp will need policymaker support, with guardrails to protect workers, while those jobs that grow with AI need policies that help expand access to those jobs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Other institutional players also threw in their support.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Mother Fox believed the Kane family should support Maggie as Elisha’s widow.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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