prop (up)

verb

Definition of prop (up)next
1
as in to carry
to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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2
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)
  1. carry
  2. assist
  3. sustain
  4. aid
  5. support
  6. help
  7. stay
  8. bolster
Verb
  • Scott is also coming off his first All Star appearance, after carrying a 1.34 ERA into the All Star break.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The dress was also made with an elegant column skirt, accentuated with subtle pleating on the waistline, and a scarf that Gomez carried around her arm throughout the night.
    Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of carry
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  • And there was a local reporter in Dallas who looked into this and found the 81-year-old has been living in a local memory care and assisted living facility for some time.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • One demo assists you with generative AI for creating images in a digital environment, while another is an extension of ChatGPT molded with an AI NPC.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of assist
Verb
  • Busch, a former Cup Series champion, retired following injuries sustained during his time with 23XI Racing.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Meantime, Israel confronted a seven-front war, orchestrated by Iran and its jihadist proxies, beginning with Hamas and its atrocious October 7 attack, and sustained by Hezbollah, which began aerial attacks the following day.
    Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustain
Verb
  • This may aid with the selection of antibiotics.13 Treatment and Pain Management Kidney stones and UTIs both require treatment.
    Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The confidence shown in him by both Pioli and Fonseca has aided that.
    Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of aid
Verb
  • Venus enters Pisces on January 1 and should support your productivity levels, encouraging a fresh perspective on your daily routines.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
  • This was the first flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of support
Verb
  • But shopping around could help savers find better deals, McBride said.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Ross pointed to past articles that have suggested one glass of red wine a day can help protect against certain types of heart disease.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of help
Verb
  • Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Grab a seasonal cocktail at Vinyl and stay to jam with music by DJ Aswell, starting at 8pm.
    McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stay
Verb
  • This transparency, combined with clear documentation of the AI system's performance and its contribution to financial or efficiency gains, can significantly bolster stakeholder confidence.
    Jo Debecker, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Analysts have said that the Chinese economy is too reliant on exports and policymakers must do more to bolster domestic demand.
    Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of bolster
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.

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