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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)
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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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The two rappers connected after Ye reached out to the Salt Lake City artist to assist him in getting in shape.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Morongo Fire Department is assisting with one engine.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Phoebe Beltran sustained several cuts on her right arm and had to be hospitalized after she was attacked by the marine animal Sunday in Long Beach, about 24 miles south of Los Angeles, NBC Los Angeles and KTLA5 reported.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
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
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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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They have been aided by the present attorney general and the past one.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
25 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
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The council’s decision comes after a lengthy discussion centered around the city’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity program, an initiative that attempts to support communities disproportionately facing barriers to starting cannabis businesses.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
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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Chronic insomnia — an inability to fall or stay asleep or waking up much earlier than desired — could lead to serious issues, including heart attacks and stroke.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Their reflective processing partner, on the other hand, prefers to stay quiet.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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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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Those odds have only improved after the front office bolstered what was already a championship roster by adding starting pitchers Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki and closer Tanner Scott.—
Mark Ross,
New York Times,
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 6 Apr. 2025.
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