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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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These structures also help coordinate communication within cells, support adaptation to changing conditions, and regulate many processes essential for life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Warrington South MP Sarah Hall said Lucy's death had "exposed serious gaps in the support available to British families when a loved one dies abroad in suspicious circumstances".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A ban has drawn support in Canada from several provincial leaders, teachers’ groups and the Canadian Medical Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Importantly, the base found support near its lows at the rising 200-day simple moving average, while the 21-day exponential moving average has recently provided near-term comfort.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Much as I had always tried to disregard what she said, in truth I wanted her support now, because the community did matter to me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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