as in promoted
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as in endorsed
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 maintained
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 sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
pillars supporting the bridge
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as in reinforced
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 defended
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 confirmed
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 assisted
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 accepted
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 supported
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Employees feel confident that their contributions are valued and supported by solid evidence, which encourages open communication and greater collaboration.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
By leveraging Google Scholar, organizations can build a stronger, more informed, and more connected workplace where curiosity is actively supported.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
But Administrative Law Judge Joshua Pratt, who held a hearing in the case last month, issued a ruling Tuesday that supported Kimball’s decisions.
—Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
The Barron Park Donkey Project, which is supported almost entirely by donations and volunteers, raised money on Perry’s 30th birthday to help cover medical costs of the park’s three donkeys.
—Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
This may sound like a tall order, but many brands, businesses and even philanthropies are already working toward this future through the Fashion Climate Fund, created by the Apparel Impact Institute and supported by the Schmidt Family Foundation.
—Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
The article makes one wonder how things in the New World could have been better supported if early seafarers had spent time learning more about the island.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
In the wake of Lively’s allegations, many expressed disappointment at the amount of commentators that still supported Baldoni.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This seamless process ensures the recipient not only gains insights but also feels supported in understanding what those results mean.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Employees feel confident that their contributions are valued and supported by solid evidence, which encourages open communication and greater collaboration.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
By leveraging Google Scholar, organizations can build a stronger, more informed, and more connected workplace where curiosity is actively supported.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
But Administrative Law Judge Joshua Pratt, who held a hearing in the case last month, issued a ruling Tuesday that supported Kimball’s decisions.
—Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
The Barron Park Donkey Project, which is supported almost entirely by donations and volunteers, raised money on Perry’s 30th birthday to help cover medical costs of the park’s three donkeys.
—Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
This may sound like a tall order, but many brands, businesses and even philanthropies are already working toward this future through the Fashion Climate Fund, created by the Apparel Impact Institute and supported by the Schmidt Family Foundation.
—Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
The article makes one wonder how things in the New World could have been better supported if early seafarers had spent time learning more about the island.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
In the wake of Lively’s allegations, many expressed disappointment at the amount of commentators that still supported Baldoni.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supported
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This commission had not approved nor endorsed a data center, and all were in favor of starting a process through a request for public offering back in December of last year, with the full knowledge that a data center might be the potential use.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine has already endorsed the proposal, though analysts suggest Putin may hesitate while Russian forces maintain battlefield momentum.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Ferrari driver maintained the lead on the opening lap and steadily built a gap, trying to break the DRS window to the Red Bull driver on his tail.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton maintained his lead throughout the 19-lap sprint race and defended the position from Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen, who lost the second spot to Piastri after his front tires began to wear out significantly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Officers gave the victim first aid, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, police said.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, the company has since reinforced its long-term commitment to the country and made great efforts to restore its standing in the local market.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.—
Dr. Sunita Sah,
TIME,
4 Jan. 2025
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This rivalry continued into Survivor Series 2012, where Punk defended his title in a triple threat match against Ryback and John Cena.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though Democrats were swept into the minority in the legislative and executive branch, New Democrats defended 85 of 87 seats and brought their membership up to 114.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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The agency has confirmed approximately 66 cases in humans in the last year with most causing mild illnesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Carter Center also confirmed the news in a message shared on X (formerly Twitter).—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Does that mean Kidd has accepted the Mavericks are the Red Sox in that scenario?—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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After a lengthy application process, I was accepted.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Paul has advocated legitimizing DOGE’s cuts by putting them through Congress.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Mar. 2025
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In 2020, Bas advocated for cutting the Police Department budget by 50%, a proposal that was fortunately never carried out.—
East Bay Times editorial,
The Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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