propped (up)

verb

Definition of propped (up)next
past tense of prop (up)
1
as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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2
as in assisted
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. sustained
  2. carried
  3. supported
  4. upheld
Verb
  • An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This is the second season Dell sustained a serious injury.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustained
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  • They were carried to the Shelby Street church in a procession.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of carried
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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
Definition of supported
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  • As Reuters reports, Indonesia's Ministry of Industry has upheld its ban on the iPhone 16 because Apple has yet to meet its domestic content rules.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Although the Supreme Court upheld the protection of the snail darter, President Jimmy Carter would intervene the following year, signing legislation that exempted the Tennessee project from the ESA, leading to its eventual completion.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of upheld
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