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
The Taurus Sun works beautifully with Jupiter in your 7th House of Partnership, bringing growth through collaboration, feedback, and supportive connections.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Trust what feels quietly supportive first.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Steyer argued that the state’s current approach has failed, pointing to the limitations of shelters and permanent supportive housing.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 May 2026
It’s also stacked with reliable tone-evening ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and arbutin, plus supportive ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and balanced.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
On homelessness, Munson wants to double down on preventative measures such as rental assistance as well as permanent supportive housing.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Participants sit side by side, paint, talk, and get to know one another in a relaxed, supportive environment.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Skechers knows how to make supportive shoes that don’t lack style — and this pair is no different.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Trust what feels quietly supportive first.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Steyer argued that the state’s current approach has failed, pointing to the limitations of shelters and permanent supportive housing.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 May 2026
It’s also stacked with reliable tone-evening ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and arbutin, plus supportive ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and balanced.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
On homelessness, Munson wants to double down on preventative measures such as rental assistance as well as permanent supportive housing.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Participants sit side by side, paint, talk, and get to know one another in a relaxed, supportive environment.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Skechers knows how to make supportive shoes that don’t lack style — and this pair is no different.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supportive
supporting
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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
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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 13 May. 2026.
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