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as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop (up)
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Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.—
Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025 -
Messi carries that burden into a ‘25 campaign that could not be beginning any more ambitiously for Inter Miami -- with three matches within seven days.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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Now, as Liverpool chase a second Premier League title, the forward is in prime position to take Henry and De Bruyne’s season assists record.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Besides offering up some sage knowledge to the team’s young core, Seth Curry’s presence also assists the Hornets in other ways, with court spacing being right at the very top of the list.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Whether in China, India, Russia, Turkey, or the United States, nationalism can be sustained only by reverting to this old playbook.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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This minimizes context switching, fosters sustained concentration and reduces decision fatigue.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Body cameras also aid in training, improve policies and encourage de-escalation by promoting professional behavior.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Scientists think that the endogenous opioid system evolved, in part, to push animals toward behaviors that aided the species’ survival.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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For example, the USDA invested about $6.6 billion to support rural development between 2017 and 2021, but only about $138 million went to tribal communities.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Please do not speculate on this incident as everyone works to gather information and support those involved.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Porter won’t be around to help when the next wildfire flares up.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Leave your blinds open during sunny winter days to allow the sun’s rays to warm your house, but close them at night to help insulate your home.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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One thing about Zendaya: sis gon’ stay booked and busy.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Eclipse season is around the corner, and nothing hidden can stay hidden for long.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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While a lower price could be one option, another could be to try to bolster enforcement of the current measure.—
Donato Paolo Mancini Bloomberg,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Bulls’ Quad 1 win bolsters their resume, especially compared to some of the less consistent power conference teams in the middle of the pack.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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