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
Her top picks include supportive styles from traveler-favorite brands like Vionic, Chaco, Teva, and more.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Volunteers with the organization Free Mom Hugs offered encouragement to attendees whose families may not be as supportive.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 6 June 2026
As evening begins, the moody Moon in Aquarius forms an easy sextile with healing Chiron, nudging supportive conversations within groups and wider circles.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 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, 6 June 2026
Flattering details include shirring and tummy control, along with supportive features such as adjustable straps and underwire.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The cool pair is supportive and comfortable for long walking days.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Gardeners can fix individual flower stalks to wooden, metal, or plastic stakes, and supportive cages similar to those used for peonies or tomatoes can work well, too.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Survival depends on advanced supportive care, intensive monitoring, infection prevention expertise, and clinicians experienced in managing highly hazardous pathogens.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Volunteers with the organization Free Mom Hugs offered encouragement to attendees whose families may not be as supportive.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 6 June 2026
As evening begins, the moody Moon in Aquarius forms an easy sextile with healing Chiron, nudging supportive conversations within groups and wider circles.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 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, 6 June 2026
Flattering details include shirring and tummy control, along with supportive features such as adjustable straps and underwire.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The cool pair is supportive and comfortable for long walking days.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Gardeners can fix individual flower stalks to wooden, metal, or plastic stakes, and supportive cages similar to those used for peonies or tomatoes can work well, too.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Survival depends on advanced supportive care, intensive monitoring, infection prevention expertise, and clinicians experienced in managing highly hazardous pathogens.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 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
Cite this Entry
“Supportive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supportive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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