propping (up)

verb

present participle of prop (up)
1
as in carrying
to hold up or serve as a foundation for these beams are propping up the entire roof

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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propping (up)
  1. carrying
  2. assisting
  3. sustaining
  4. aiding
  5. supporting
  6. helping
  7. bolstering
  8. staying
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The 22-year-old ran out to his balcony and filmed a chaotic scene of officers aiding a victim and people scattering as the shots rang out.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
  • If investors see this play out, this overhang on the stock may ease, further aiding valuation.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • The Moon trines your ruler Mercury in your sign, supporting careful edits, useful explanations, and conversations that stay on track.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In a declaration supporting their complaint, Becker noted that California is mulling a bill, SB 813, that would establish a process where independent organizations would set baselines for AI safety standards.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 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 United States added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double what a consensus of economists had expected, bolstering confidence that the economy remains on solid footing.
    — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The map, barring any major changes, will revert back to the boundaries lawmakers approved in 2022, bolstering Cleaver’s chances of reelection.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bolstering
Verb
  • Text messages outline concerns over a diabetic coma Blodgett was staying at a foster home in metro Phoenix where only the house manager was trained in managing his diabetes.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There are hotels where the lobby is the main event, designed as much for the people dropping in for a drink as those actually staying there.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of staying
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