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
  • The committee’s bipartisan group of election and law enforcement officials developed pocket-size guides to election laws for police officers to carry.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The company updated the Starlink shop with the new gear, which is meant to carry the V4 standard Starlink dish, a model that began rolling out about a year ago.
    & Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of carry
Verb
  • Vanguard Green Investment Limited plans to focus on green finance and ESG standards, aiming to develop innovative financial solutions and assist companies in reducing their carbon footprint.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Calcium helps maintain strong bones, while vitamin D assists in calcium absorption.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of assist
Verb
  • By this point, the network of support that had sustained IRA operations in West Belfast was beginning to show signs of tear.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also outlines potential risks, including the possibility of falling below Nasdaq's listing requirements and the need for additional capital to sustain operations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of sustain
Verb
  • Historical data reveals that good weather aided John F. Kennedy's win in 1960, while rain helped secure George W. Bush's victory in Florida in 2000.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, recently aided a concertgoer from getting tossed from a recent stop on the singer’s tour, according to a post shared on social media.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of aid
Verb
  • Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Harris introduced an Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, outlining what her administration would do to support that voting constituency that seemed movable.
    Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of support
Verb
  • Seeing Murray use hot packs to keep the knees and ankles warm at halftime helped inspire Braun to use them.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Golden State playing fast — much faster than Philadelphia — helps, too.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of help
Verb
  • Next week: Mountain Vista vs. Fairview, TBA No. 7 Fairview beat No. 10 Chatfield, 42-15: Sophomore QB Ki Ellison threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Fairview (11-0) claimed its first playoff victory in five years to stay unbeaten on the season.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Microdosing a new trend to provide a very low dosage to take off the edge but to stay focused.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of stay
Verb
  • Democrat John McLean is working to not only stop Leach, but to bolster Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.
    Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Microsoft has made substantial investments in AI, including its deep partnership with OpenAI, which is likely to bolster its Azure cloud services.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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 21 Nov. 2024.

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