PROPPING UP Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

propping (up)

verb

present participle of prop (up)

as in carrying

to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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as in assisting

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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Washington claimed that the launchers were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Hormuz Strait.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck on Monday, undermining the White House’s claims that the Strait of Hormuz is safe for navigation.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of carrying

Verb

However, cooler heads prevailed, with respectful interactions afterward, and Khabib Nurmagomedov even assisting Song.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
While Taunton was assisting, another vehicle hydroplaned toward them and Taunton pushed a person at the scene out of the way.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of assisting

Verb

More than any position group, the Terps’ weakness right now is just sustaining success – for a full season or even a full 60 minutes in big games.

— Noah Trister, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Ariana Grande will take the stage in London tonight in comfortable footwear rather than her signature heels after sustaining a minor injury.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sustaining

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In response, Parkwood and the superstar encouraged those seeking to support relief efforts to donate to Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, both actively aiding affected communities.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
That could include sanctions against entities in India, Malaysia or other countries if they’re found to be aiding Iran.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of aiding

Verb

The bridge’s 22 piers were seismically retrofitted from the water upward in 2002, but the underwater infrastructure supporting the piers hasn’t been renovated or upgraded since the bridge opened to traffic in 1969.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Fewer workers are splitting the cost of supporting a larger, longer-living retired population.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of supporting

Verb

Their first seven runs came off the lefty’s heater, helping the Cubs build a 9-0 advantage through four innings.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Here’s a look at how policy changes and protocol changes in high school football are helping make the sport safer.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of helping

Verb

The county brought the team to continue bolstering A Home for All’s work.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
The World Bank has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into grants for modernizing the Syrian financial sector, restoring water access, and bolstering its healthcare system.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bolstering

Verb

Lugo is now staying at HHH recuperative care, a 100-bed interim housing program with on-duty medical staff.

— Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
McVay says the Rams are still open to Aaron Donald returning, but the team is also staying focused on its preparations for the season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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