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
As at many workplaces, agency assessments can be hyperbolic, reflecting the effusiveness of a supportive boss trying to promote the accomplishments of his team and win his employee a raise.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The arrangement could help some areas benefit from bond money, even if voters across the district are less supportive.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
For 28 years, Pastries A Go Go solidified itself as a local staple just through word of mouth, plus a very supportive Decatur community, Light said.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Corey’s mother, Perrin, is supportive of Corey’s plan.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
This supportive block can provide stability and balance, keeping you properly aligned during yoga workouts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Everybody was really open and supportive to give this show a very wide breadth of what the ’90s were.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
Smith told reporters after the game the Braves had been very supportive during spring training when his mother was ill.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Inside, first-time singer-songwriters play to a supportive room.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The arrangement could help some areas benefit from bond money, even if voters across the district are less supportive.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
For 28 years, Pastries A Go Go solidified itself as a local staple just through word of mouth, plus a very supportive Decatur community, Light said.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Corey’s mother, Perrin, is supportive of Corey’s plan.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
This supportive block can provide stability and balance, keeping you properly aligned during yoga workouts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Everybody was really open and supportive to give this show a very wide breadth of what the ’90s were.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
Smith told reporters after the game the Braves had been very supportive during spring training when his mother was ill.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Inside, first-time singer-songwriters play to a supportive room.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 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 30 Mar. 2026.
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