props (up)

verb

Definition of props (up)next
present tense third-person singular of prop (up)
1
as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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2
as in aids
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 props (up)
  1. carries
  2. aids
  3. sustains
  4. assists
  5. supports
  6. helps
  7. bolsters
  8. stays
Verb
  • Out back, a single monoshock is mounted to the massive single-sided swingarm that carries the solo rear wheel shod in a wiiiide 305/30R20 Kenda meat.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Brooks ran for 106 yards on 27 carries last season while contributing primarily on special teams.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Ocean Between Them costars Riverdale’s Karl Walcott, and Dane appears as Ashley, Joan’s youngest daughter, who aids her in the search.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of aids
Verb
  • Relationships can create opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and growth, but performance sustains them.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Photograph by Jake Mein for The New Yorker Outsider art thus sustains a frustrating paradox.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sustains
Verb
  • Gonzales and Feehan were active-duty soldiers supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, which assists partner forces in securing a lasting defeat of ISIS.
    — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The company assists clients in scheduling healthcare appointments, finding housing, connecting with doulas, finding local aid resources and a number of other services.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of assists
Verb
  • The commitment supports Nvidia's argument that customers are generating enough returns on its AI infrastructure to justify continued spending.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Why doctors say bidets may be healthier Converts often describe simply feeling cleaner, and some research supports the idea.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of supports
Verb
  • Continue reading … PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill.
    — , FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The facility, accessible via a walkway past the baggage claim area, helps make room for concourse A to stretch to the west of the terminal where the old rental car lot remains, according to Kathleen Watkins, the airport’s interim director.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of helps
Verb
  • Song landed a powerful right uppercut in the second round, securing a significant victory that bolsters his bantamweight title contention, despite a recent loss to Sean O'Malley.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Connors brothers anchor defense The return of brothers Rex and Porter Connors bolsters UCD’s defense.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of bolsters
Verb
  • Trailing the 2010s trilogy by long enough that a genuine pandemic happened in the interim, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes stays within the continuity of those movies while introducing new characters and a further-future setting.
    — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bookings for the tent are open now for weeknight and weekend stays until the end of November 2026.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of stays
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“Props (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/props%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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