props (up)

verb

Definition of props (up)next
present tense third-person singular of prop (up)
1
as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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2
as in aids
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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  1. carries
  2. sustains
  3. supports
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  • Seattle’s leading rusher, Kenneth Walker, has 398 yards on 99 carries with six touchdowns.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Binah Capital's Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock carries a cumulative dividend at a rate of 9% per annum.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of carries
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  • If that sustains or even improves in Toronto, Mitchell’s role with the Raptors could drastically change in the short and long term.
    Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Much as our blood vessels send life-sustaining fluid throughout our bodies, these tunnels convey the precious water that sustains all life in this region.
    Martin Broen, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of sustains
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  • By embracing these technologies thoughtfully and strategically while underpinning them with robust and future-proofed networks, campuses can create a connected and dynamic environment that supports the academic and personal growth of their students.
    Brendan O’Reilly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The small-government group the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supports the measure.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of supports
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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