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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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Meanwhile, polling since the third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, dropped out suggests that Stevens has been the larger beneficiary of her support.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

"We're committed to moving from a welfare state to a working state, giving people in Norfolk and beyond the support they need to move out of poverty and into work," they added.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

“We’re staying close to them and their loved ones, making sure they have the support and the space that they need after what they’ve been through.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Her town, Great Yarmouth, has the third highest rate of people needing debt support in England and Wales, according to government figures.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

“This is our son, Jonah, and his friend Chip, whose parents couldn’t come today; and our daughter, Katherine, who’s not adopted but wanted to be here to, uh, support her brother.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Additionally, Arya said improved visibility into a multiyear cycle for AI infrastructure supports his expectations for the wafer fab equipment market to reach $190 billion in revenue in 2027, and $250 billion in 2028.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Stanford professor Jamie Zeitzer, a physiologist who studies circadian cycles and how humans respond to light, supports ending the twice-a-year time changes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen made it clear on Monday that she supports limits on children under the age of 13 accessing digital platforms like social media.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

The American Heart Association's Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts™ initiative supports dental professionals with educational resources about the connection between oral and cardiovascular health.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

There are dozens of pitched tent dwellings made of tarps and blankets and makeshift supports, like some sort of skid row.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Collins called for investigations of the incident, and noted that she had supported some small measures in the recent bill, such as funding for body cameras and de-escalation training.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

While many parents might be in favour of shortening the school summer holiday to four weeks, the same report by Parentkind found that only 24% of teachers supported the idea.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Asked whether he still supported Spahn, Merz would only say that the matter would be "discussed at the next meeting of the CDU's national executive committee".

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

The Long-Term Stock Exchange petitioned the SEC to eliminate the quarterly earnings report requirement, The Wall Street Journal reported in September, and within days Trump said he supported the idea.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

He returned to London and confirmed that his most recent crystallographic data, as well as Franklin’s, clearly supported a double helix.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

"These would include satellites supporting services that millions rely on every day, from agriculture and fisheries to disaster management, communications, connectivity, navigation and national security. So, the economic opportunity is huge."

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

At a press conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum jokingly asked journalists which team they were supporting in the final.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

He helped organize the colonies’ resistance to Britain, but stopped short of supporting independence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

“As Freddy’s continues to grow, we remain focused on supporting our franchisees through new restaurant prototypes, greater real estate flexibility, and development strategies that help position the brand for sustainable growth.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The door opened and a nurse appeared, supporting an old woman whose legs buckled as she limped down the steps.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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