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
Relations with partners, spouses and close friends are warm and supportive.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Interfaith also operates the city’s Navigation Center, a transitional shelter with supportive services that will add 25 beds this year for a total of 75 beds.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The only way to help those infected is to provide supportive care, health officials say, like giving medicine to support blood pressure, reduce vomiting and diarrhea, and manage fever and pain.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
While Ward's post was met with many supportive comments from fans, several critics left negative remarks about her appearance.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Pair it with matching wide-leg pants and supportive sandals for an outfit that comes together in seconds.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Keep scrolling for my recommendations for a supportive neck pillow, a spacious carry-on backpack, must-have compression socks, and little luxuries that make a big difference at 32,000 feet.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
That said, Hoka’s latest lifestyle shoe, the Mafate, is the perfect, everyday supportive walking sneaker.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Think of it more as a supportive step in a larger haircare routine.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Interfaith also operates the city’s Navigation Center, a transitional shelter with supportive services that will add 25 beds this year for a total of 75 beds.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The only way to help those infected is to provide supportive care, health officials say, like giving medicine to support blood pressure, reduce vomiting and diarrhea, and manage fever and pain.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
While Ward's post was met with many supportive comments from fans, several critics left negative remarks about her appearance.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Pair it with matching wide-leg pants and supportive sandals for an outfit that comes together in seconds.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Keep scrolling for my recommendations for a supportive neck pillow, a spacious carry-on backpack, must-have compression socks, and little luxuries that make a big difference at 32,000 feet.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
That said, Hoka’s latest lifestyle shoe, the Mafate, is the perfect, everyday supportive walking sneaker.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Think of it more as a supportive step in a larger haircare routine.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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