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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Keep reading for the best whitening toothpastes the internet has to offer, all endorsed by dentists.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
27 Dec. 2024
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He has been endorsed by Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar as well as Minnesota Representatives Angie Craig, Betty McCollum and Dean Phillips.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 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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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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But the windows were replaced, reinforced and cleaned up.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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While Dylan’s first album with Columbia Records wasn’t a big commercial success, Cash, a Columbia Records artist, defended it, so the label didn’t drop Dylan, according to Gray.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
25 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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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.—
Luke Bosher,
The Athletic,
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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The eight-page complaint alleges that Crocket’s campaign accepted a total of $610 from 56 separate transactions in 2023 and 2024 from a 73-year-old retiree who was allegedly unaware of the donations.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
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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Lago and Anderson advocated sending the raises to voters in a ballot question, or at the very least hosting a dedicated public meeting about the proposal.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Supported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supported. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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