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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)
Verb
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The bag is comfortable to carry and made from a durable nylon fabric that can withstand heavy gear.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025 -
With its Astor Place bag being carried around by Posey’s character, Louis Vuitton earned $4.3 million in MIV.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee under states of emergency Ahead of the storms, several governors declared states of emergency to unlock funds and resources to assist in the preparation of the severe weather and eventual recovery effort.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Modern technology assists with navigation, but there’s no substitute for a pilot’s local knowledge.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Just as each surgeon relies on a nurse, scrub tech, anesthesiologist, and others, every healthcare job sustains additional roles in ancillary industries—such as food services, transportation, and construction—through spending and operational demands.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For more than 25 hours, the New Jersey Democrat stood at the Senate lectern speaking against President Donald Trump’s policies in what may be the most dramatic and sustained public challenge to Trump’s agenda since his return to the White House.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ivey’s coaching staff also casts a web of support to protect her from outside noise and aid her vision for the team’s present and future.—
Sharí Nycole,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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Strong winds and dry conditions aided the spread of the fires.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pomegranate Shots Pomegranates are packed with nutrients that can support overall health.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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The investment from Coral Tree will help accelerate the Innovative Artists Entertainment’s expansion by enhancing the resources to support its agents and a growing roster of talent.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Federal programs enacted during the Biden Administration, like the Inflation Reduction Act, have helped boost the country’s advanced manufacturing footprint.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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For example, whenever one of the kids had a spelling bee, everyone in the car would help recite the words.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, players have economic incentive to stay as long as possible.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Outside of the home, Xfinity internet customers can use the nation’s largest network of WiFi hotspots to stay connected on the go.—
Comcast,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Partnerships with Local Enterprises Strategic collaborations with small and mid-sized enterprises bolster both community integration and financial sustainability.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Bell Media boss and his team are currently in LA, pressing the flesh with studio execs and creatives in an effort to bolster those creative relationships.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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