PROBATORY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

probatory

adjective

ˈprō-bə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of probatory

as in supportive

serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something an abundance of probatory data linking smoking to cancer

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The cast, who had been supportive of Paul’s controversy and mental-health struggles before the cancellation, were appalled at a video leaked in March of Paul throwing a stool at her ex, Dakota Mortensen, that almost hit her young daughter.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
The biggest lift came when a manager joined a sales teams dealing with new customers – and assumed a supportive role rather than taking a lead.

— Daniel E. Chavez, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of supportive

Adjective

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

Definition of supporting

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Legal professionals must carefully weigh the probative value against potential juror backlash, educate the jury on the evidence's legitimacy, and consider whether to integrate AI chats cautiously or even forgo them entirely.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Our system already demands that evidence be relevant and probative.

— Ivan J. Bates, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026

Definition of probative

Adjective

Buckingham brought up the topic of confirmatory bias on cross-examination, and showed a video of Reddington and Zeizel at a news conference, attempting to show their close relationship.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Grapevine police said in a statement that additional forensic testing, including confirmatory DNA analysis, remained pending.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of confirmatory

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