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
Jules helps Logan manage his crush on Hannah and pushes him to be supportive of their mother who’s in rehab for the fifth time.
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Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The Connecticut Restaurant and Hospitality Association, the trade association representing the state’s restaurants and hotels, was especially supportive of another provision in the bill that would have allowed a portion of the sales-and-use tax to be dedicated to tourism funding.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
After a moment of silence was observed, Wilson's name was read, prompting supportive cheering and applause from the audience.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
People weren’t always supportive.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Both the staff and the other guests are supportive and encouraging.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Loved by casual and serious hikers alike, the Moab 3s have a roomy toe box that lets your feet splay naturally, plus a supportive heel counter that keeps you stable on uneven ground.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
But so certainly the data that’s come up that have come out, which are mixed, as [is] covered a lot in STAT, isn’t so supportive of that.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 16 May 2026
How to Wash Sports Bras The elastic and supportive structure of sports bras can be damaged by improper washing, leading to a loss of shape and reduced support.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The Connecticut Restaurant and Hospitality Association, the trade association representing the state’s restaurants and hotels, was especially supportive of another provision in the bill that would have allowed a portion of the sales-and-use tax to be dedicated to tourism funding.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
After a moment of silence was observed, Wilson's name was read, prompting supportive cheering and applause from the audience.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
People weren’t always supportive.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Both the staff and the other guests are supportive and encouraging.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Loved by casual and serious hikers alike, the Moab 3s have a roomy toe box that lets your feet splay naturally, plus a supportive heel counter that keeps you stable on uneven ground.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
But so certainly the data that’s come up that have come out, which are mixed, as [is] covered a lot in STAT, isn’t so supportive of that.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 16 May 2026
How to Wash Sports Bras The elastic and supportive structure of sports bras can be damaged by improper washing, leading to a loss of shape and reduced support.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 15 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 20 May. 2026.
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