as in supporting
serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something
the jimmied window latch is supportive of the theory that there was forced entry into the house
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Recent Examples of supportive
William, 43, has been supportive of his father following Buckingham Palace’s announcement in Febuary 2024 that the monarch was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Toward the end of his introduction, a few audience members could be heard shouting supportive exclamations for Mamdani, before Goldberg turned in her seat to address them live on the air.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The Empress encourages you to prioritize self-care, creativity, and supportive relationships.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The jeans have a mid-rise waistline, a tight yet supportive fit around the midsection, and subtle bell-bottom flares that add a touch of retro charm to any fall ensemble.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Kuminga also did not attend media day, but a lot of players, including Jimmy Butler, appear supportive of their teammate.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Online Reactions Reddit users were overwhelmingly supportive of the mother’s decision.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Beharie will play Darlene, the sheriff’s supportive girlfriend.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Relations with almost everyone are friendly and mutually supportive.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Toward the end of his introduction, a few audience members could be heard shouting supportive exclamations for Mamdani, before Goldberg turned in her seat to address them live on the air.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
The Empress encourages you to prioritize self-care, creativity, and supportive relationships.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The jeans have a mid-rise waistline, a tight yet supportive fit around the midsection, and subtle bell-bottom flares that add a touch of retro charm to any fall ensemble.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Kuminga also did not attend media day, but a lot of players, including Jimmy Butler, appear supportive of their teammate.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Online Reactions Reddit users were overwhelmingly supportive of the mother’s decision.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Beharie will play Darlene, the sheriff’s supportive girlfriend.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Relations with almost everyone are friendly and mutually supportive.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supportive
supporting
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Sure, that was exacerbated, and to some degree directly caused, by the ample non-supporting cast around him, especially on the offensive line.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Supportive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supportive. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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