as in supportive
serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something
scientists looking for direct supporting evidence of microscopic black holes, the existence of which is theoretical
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as in advocating
to promote the interests or cause of
though childless themselves, they support the local schools both by volunteering and by fiercely opposing funding cuts
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as in keeping
to pay the living expenses of
a young widow supporting a sick mother as well as two small children on a teacher's salary
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as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
pillars supporting the bridge
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as in reinforcing
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
studies that support the claim that red wine drinkers have a reduced risk of coronary disease and cancer
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as in defending
to continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections
we support the students' right to speak out on local issues that affect them
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as in verifying
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
new evidence supports the original researchers' unexpected conclusions
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as in assisting
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
sent reinforcements to support the troops deployed overseas
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he simply cannot support the thought of having to go on living without his beloved wife at his side
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Recent Examples of supporting
Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here's how to snag some free ice cream while supporting a worthwhile cause.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The performance earned Greene an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor in 1991.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
While Greene didn't win in the best supporting actor category, the movie was named the year's Best Picture.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Others are designed to enhance mitochondrial energy production, supporting better stamina throughout the day.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The proceeds will go towards Forchas’ medical care, counseling for her and her brother, and supporting the family.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
However, the company appears to have publicly kept aspects of DEI that some legal experts believe could be less risky, including recruiting veterans and military spouses, supporting disabled workers, and its Neurodiversity Program, which was established in 2020.
—Kristen Parisi, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
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For decades, the CDC has been the backbone of global health partnerships, supporting Africa in the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, Ebola and now COVID-19.
—Stan Chu Ilo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here's how to snag some free ice cream while supporting a worthwhile cause.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The performance earned Greene an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor in 1991.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
While Greene didn't win in the best supporting actor category, the movie was named the year's Best Picture.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Others are designed to enhance mitochondrial energy production, supporting better stamina throughout the day.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The proceeds will go towards Forchas’ medical care, counseling for her and her brother, and supporting the family.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
However, the company appears to have publicly kept aspects of DEI that some legal experts believe could be less risky, including recruiting veterans and military spouses, supporting disabled workers, and its Neurodiversity Program, which was established in 2020.
—Kristen Parisi, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporting
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It’s not assured, but the mix of activist pressure, operational upside, and supportive sentiment makes the case compelling enough to watch.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Domingo is set to play the Jackson family patriarch, Joe Jackson, in Michael, and during the amfAR benefit gala at the Venice Film Festival, said that Paris and her brother, Prince Jackson, had been supportive of the film.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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These customers will become your marquee lighthouse customers, advocating for you with their peers.—
Harini Gokul,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Since participating in that trial, June has been advocating for federal funding for Alzheimer's research and urging the Food and Drug Administration to consider drugs that might benefit people who have the APOE4-4 genotype.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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But after keeping Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker out of Sunday’s lineup, Chicago then watched closer Daniel Palencia blow the save in a 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the number of children is decreasing, keeping empty facilities isn’t free.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In practice, sustaining it daily is where most leaders fall short.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Governors' path to an upset lies in controlling tempo, sustaining drives, and forcing the Blue Raiders into mistakes.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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For the evening, the top priority remains the east flank of the fire, reinforcing fire lines made during previous shifts and preparing for potential strategic firing operations by removing snags.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The law currently gives prosecutors too much leverage in the courtroom and pressures defendants to take a plea deal over defending themselves at trial, Preston said.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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South Korea estimates that some 2,000 North Korean troops died defending Kursk against a cross-border incursion by Ukraine.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The panic created in that moment can push someone to empty their savings without verifying the story.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The office's typical security measure asks people to supply a bank letter verifying the information given, but that was forged as well.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to prevent city police from assisting federal agents.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nagle was assisting a teacher when her nose was broken by a student in August 2023.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Supporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporting. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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