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as in reinforcement
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 assistance
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 to advocate
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 to maintain
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 to reinforce
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 to justify
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 to verify
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 to assist
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 to tolerate
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 support
Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
The other side: The Houthis condemned the strikes and claimed the U.S. conducted them because of the Houthi support for Gaza.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2025
The State Department, equipped with A.I. tools that scan the social-media posts of foreign students, has begun a deportation program for anyone flagged by those tools for posts that equate, in the Administration’s view, with supporting Hamas.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Starmer convened the meeting, the second in two weeks, as a means of helping Ukraine in the face of a change of approach by the U.S., following the return of Trump, as well as gauging support for any future possible peacekeeping mission.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
The other side: The Houthis condemned the strikes and claimed the U.S. conducted them because of the Houthi support for Gaza.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
While there is no way of really knowing if these were the actual bones of Patrick, the strongest evidence still supports that he was buried somewhere in Downpatrick.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2025
The State Department, equipped with A.I. tools that scan the social-media posts of foreign students, has begun a deportation program for anyone flagged by those tools for posts that equate, in the Administration’s view, with supporting Hamas.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for support
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There’s a fine line between lighting up people when it’s required while also giving positive reinforcement, and Bridges has figured out the formula to toeing it effectively, taking on the unenviable duty of being the person trying to keep everybody in check on the court.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, positive reinforcement is more than rewards.—
Rhett Power,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Then there’s also Honda Sensing 360+, which includes ADAS technologies like active cruise control, pre-collision warning, lane-keeping assistance, parking assistance, and a 360-degree panoramic camera system.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, while the chatbots of yesterday could only produce responses to frequently asked questions based on pre-programmed scripts, those powered by generative AI use natural language processing and machine learning to provide real-time assistance to customers.—
Sailesh Sewpaul,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Supporters commended the 46-year-old for his approach to child-raising and advocated for more fathers to follow suit while also agreeing with the actor that there was a war against masculinity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Portfolio management textbooks have long advocated viewing asset allocation in terms of asset classes.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Clear any noticeable salt bridges in the brine tank and use the correct salt for your type of water softener to maintain its functionality.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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As businesses expand beyond their hometown markets, maintaining an authentic connection to their local roots can become a challenge.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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Clear communication, transparency and alignment with new regulatory demands help sustain engagement and stability, allowing the organization to scale while maintaining a strong employee experience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Diana, her boyfriend Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul died in the crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel while Fayed's bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones, sustained serious injuries.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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This reinforces the understanding that poor sleep is not just a symptom, but a contributing factor to mental health challenges.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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Doctor Reveals Shocking Responses When People Find Out Husband's Profession Looking back, the experience has only reinforced what Jackson believes about love and fate.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many are wondering how this happened and how it can possibly be justified.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hamas and Hezbollah indoctrinate hatred to justify its attacks on Jewish civilians, including woman [sic], children and the elderly.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Continue to fulfill your obligations and verify that those actions are properly recorded.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The new requirements will impact anyone who needs to verify their bank information with the agency, as well as families with children who receive Social Security benefits and cannot verify a child's information on the SSA website.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Support.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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