as in supporting
serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something
offered corroboratory testimony for the defendant's alibi
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Adjective
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The incredible supporting cast is made up entirely of old-hand character actors, promising but underknown newcomers, and comedy- or comedy-adjacent figures with passionate niche followings and Gumby-esque limbs.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026 -
Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her care team was gently urging her to switch to supportive, closed-toe footwear.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Her manager was supportive but company policy was less so.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Corroboratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corroboratory. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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