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
Verb
  • Furthermore, consider engaging experts to supplement internal capabilities, as specialists can help bring best practices and assist organizations with avoiding common pitfalls like misaligned expectations and underestimated budgets and timelines.
    Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • How to help Travelers looking on with concern can support organizations that have jumped into action to assist firefighting efforts and residents.
    Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of assist
Verb
  • How much of this falls on the media’s coverage, and what role do fans play in sustaining that momentum?
    Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • During the removal, the reptile expert noticed the snake had sustained multiple wounds, which appeared to be cat bites.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of sustain
Verb
  • The confidence shown in him by both Pioli and Fonseca has aided that.
    Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of aid
Verb
  • The app supports guitar, piano, ukulele, bass and singing.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • 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
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
  • Fox has stayed lean and mean since selling most of its assets to Disney.
    Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But even after El Niño ended and a more moderate La Niña cycle took over, the oceans stayed hot, with sea surface temperatures from July to December 2024 entering the record books second only to the same period in 2023.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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 14 Jan. 2025.

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