support
verb (used with object)
to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
supports
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present tense formof support (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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This supports a North American retail momentum that grew 1%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
It increases resting energy expenditure so the body burns more calories, promotes liver fat breakdown and supports weight loss.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The work adds to a growing field focused on body-brain communication and supports neurovisceral models, which propose that a person's physical state can strongly shape cognitive processes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
A flood of anonymous commenters spread rumors that JapanLA’s owner supports Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Hab canvas rippled under the brutal assault as the internal supports bent and shivered with each gust.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
