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
Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
If your current job in comms is growing stale, consider pivoting to supporting an organization fighting climate change.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.
—Ju-Min Park and Hongji Kim, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
To foster that kind of deep inclusion, companies often try to create a warm and welcoming culture, perhaps by supporting employee resource groups or sponsoring company events such as happy hours and team offsites.
—Gregg Muragishi, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
However, all of these options should provide instant hydration—locking in moisture and supporting skin barrier repair.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
If supporting information such as radar data corroborates the report, the FAA shares it with the UAP Task Force, which was established in 2020.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The package expands the sanctions list, adding more individuals and legal entities, and includes measures against vessels from third countries supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's hostile policies.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The design is intended to spur students to leave their rooms and connect with their fellow students, supporting physical and mental health.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
If your current job in comms is growing stale, consider pivoting to supporting an organization fighting climate change.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.
—Ju-Min Park and Hongji Kim, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
To foster that kind of deep inclusion, companies often try to create a warm and welcoming culture, perhaps by supporting employee resource groups or sponsoring company events such as happy hours and team offsites.
—Gregg Muragishi, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
However, all of these options should provide instant hydration—locking in moisture and supporting skin barrier repair.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
If supporting information such as radar data corroborates the report, the FAA shares it with the UAP Task Force, which was established in 2020.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The package expands the sanctions list, adding more individuals and legal entities, and includes measures against vessels from third countries supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin's hostile policies.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporting
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But many high-profile people who have worked with Majors are advocating for him.—
Rebecca Keegan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Kim decided to study to become a lawyer like her dad, passing the baby bar exam in 2021 and advocating for criminal justice reform over the years.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The victory also made the Padres 11-3, tying the 1998 team for the best 14-game start in franchise history and keeping the Padres with the best record in Major League Baseball despite them missing two members of their offensive core much of the week.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The falling birth rate is a concern in terms of sustaining economic development and the provision of support for large numbers of elderly people in the future.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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While many artists can easily build a brand and fandom on social media, and then release music across streaming platforms without a major record label deal, managing and sustaining an entire career takes more know-how.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Dec. 2024
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With his second goal of the night, the Broncos, in their inaugural appearance in the Frozen Four, defeated the defending national champions from Denver, with their record nine national titles, 3-2 in the second double-overtime game between the teams in a month.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Getting a transcript from the IRS is a useful way to double check your information, and verifying how much you were actually paid by whoever issued you the form is important too.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The easiest way to find out if your local Planet Fitness will be open is by searching for your location and verifying the hours posted here.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
30 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2024
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Weighing The Risks And Rewards Companies need to weigh the benefits and downsides of endorsing political nominees and appointees.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright is endorsing Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan’s 2025 bid for city comptroller, dealing a blow to Mark Levine, Manhattan’s borough president who’s running against Brannan.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Supporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporting. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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