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
Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Check your router’s admin panel regularly for updates or enable automatic updates, if supported.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Applications are typically platform-dependent and solve a restricted set of tasks, yet their installation and configuration may be easier and supported by the vendor.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Anneliese Dodds, a Labour shadow minister, said in 2018 that her party supported the measure.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Similarly, Paris is also expected to see a 3 percent price increase, supported by strong demand and limited supply.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
In a short speech before Parliament, Flint pointed out that then-Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne supported public CbC reporting and had encouraged his fellow EU finance ministers to adopt it in a multilateral fashion.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
As a former editor and stylist, Nguyen has supported the brand since its first collection in 2018, and when the de Geyters invited her to a dinner party last year, the idea to collaborate started.
—Ari Stark, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Check your router’s admin panel regularly for updates or enable automatic updates, if supported.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Applications are typically platform-dependent and solve a restricted set of tasks, yet their installation and configuration may be easier and supported by the vendor.
—Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Anneliese Dodds, a Labour shadow minister, said in 2018 that her party supported the measure.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Similarly, Paris is also expected to see a 3 percent price increase, supported by strong demand and limited supply.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
In a short speech before Parliament, Flint pointed out that then-Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne supported public CbC reporting and had encouraged his fellow EU finance ministers to adopt it in a multilateral fashion.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
As a former editor and stylist, Nguyen has supported the brand since its first collection in 2018, and when the de Geyters invited her to a dinner party last year, the idea to collaborate started.
—Ari Stark, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Interestingly, 59% of participants endorsed legal cannabis sales through specialized stores, a 12% increase from last year.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect also endorsed Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda for reelection.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Not everyone was on the same page, as some commentators maintained that Lively had behaved rudely to Kjersti Flaa in that infamous interview and had a problematic past.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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An effective management team ensures the franchise’s core values, operational standards and customer experience are consistently maintained across all locations, which is particularly crucial for essential businesses.Gigi Schweikert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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This is the second season Dell sustained a serious injury.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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That left Shank Mods with two weeks to figure out how to get a 440-pound TV (and its specially designed, reinforced 171-pound stand) down from the second floor of an Osaka restaurant and to a safe location.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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That rim, which is reinforced with a wire rod to prevent warping, especially came in handy while roasting vegetables on them.Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Moore, a former four-star recruit, has started seven games — including the College Playoff win over Indiana — and ranks fifth among freshmen nationally with 10 passes defended.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alexander appeared in 12 games (seven starts) this season for the Knights, totaling 68 tackles with 6 tackles for loss and 2 passes defended.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin has dropping back from its all-time high of over $100,000 in the last week as BlackRock quietly confirmed a worrying bitcoin bombshell.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a statement shared with PEOPLE, FedEx confirmed that Lewis is no longer affiliated with the company.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The black cat just accepted it.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Working holiday light strands may also be accepted at donation sites such as Goodwill and Salvation Army resale shops.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pressley advocated for Biden to commute federal death sentences in a press conference earlier this month.Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Wisconsin Muslim nonprofit has advocated for mental health policies that prioritize culturally competent counseling services.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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