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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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Butler carried the Heat to two NBA Finals appearances.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025 -
The first test flight of the unproven Ariane 6 carried a batch of small, relatively inexpensive satellites.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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The latest move to reduce the number of federal health workers comes as the the CDC is assisting with a deadly measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico and as lawmakers are debating deep cuts to Medicaid in the federal budget.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Jenner was assisted by sister styling duo Alexandra Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist, who she’s worked with since 2022.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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The veteran lineman played well during his first season as an NFL starting center before sustaining the notable injury in Week 5.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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The country's fertility rate last year stood at just 1.0 births per woman, far below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to sustain population growth.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Now, in order to help Ao Bing’s soul recover his tangible body, Ne Zha will have to hide his identity as a demon, overcome multiple obstacles to become an immortal, and obtain a miraculous elixir to aid his pal.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Leaning on his role during the campaign trail, Vance often aided Trump by slamming their Democratic opponents at rallies and events.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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With the conflicts in the Middle East far from settled, the world should support the region’s only real democracy and applaud its battles against Islamic extremists.—
Uriel Heilman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Republicans in Congress and across the country have strongly supported Trump, his policies, and his controversial nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at health and human services, Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, Kash Patel at the FBI, and others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After writhing on the ground for a few minutes, Irving was helped to the free-throw line and channeled his inner Kobe: Chills.—
Stan Son,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, a blend of silk proteins and hibiscus flower extract helps to repair damage by nourishing hair and improving overall moisture retention (and, as a result, an extra dose of shine).—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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This surge indicates that many seniors are choosing to remain in or re-enter the workforce, driven by financial needs, a desire to stay active, or the pursuit of new professional challenges.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
27 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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Use your learnings to bolster your security controls and processes—installing new security systems, improving security monitoring, training staff, tightening network access controls, and adjusting your incident response, business continuity, and recovery plans. 7.—
Michelle Drolet,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Poland, Spain, and Lithuania quickly responded to bolster Ukraine's position.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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