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
Cats that only have tail paralysis (and no other major nerve damage) often recover well with rest and supportive care, or sometimes require further surgery to stabilize the injury.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Koolaburra by Ugg Burree Platform Slippers Comfy, supportive, and elevated (literally), the Koolaburra by Ugg platform slippers have the plush, cozy feel of your favorite house shoes with a sturdy sole that Amazon shoppers say is both comfortable and supportive.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
That evolution of his journey throughout the show and where that takes Dina — her ability to be present and supportive with her girls?
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
More importantly, Elevate aims to be a supportive studio helping clients live stronger and grow more confident and more connected to their purpose.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The mattress itself consists of layers of organic latex and wool, plus cotton quilting, which unfurl out of the packaging into a supportive sleep surface.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
To see their supportive bond on full display — as characters and as scene partners — check out an exclusive clip from the series, above.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
As awareness spread, the song and its creator ignited a discourse of both supportive and opposing perspectives, with SZA and Kehlani among the most prominent opponents.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Vodacom, the biggest mobile operator in DR Congo, is not as supportive of introducing number portability, according to the executive who spoke to Semafor.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Koolaburra by Ugg Burree Platform Slippers Comfy, supportive, and elevated (literally), the Koolaburra by Ugg platform slippers have the plush, cozy feel of your favorite house shoes with a sturdy sole that Amazon shoppers say is both comfortable and supportive.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
That evolution of his journey throughout the show and where that takes Dina — her ability to be present and supportive with her girls?
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
More importantly, Elevate aims to be a supportive studio helping clients live stronger and grow more confident and more connected to their purpose.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The mattress itself consists of layers of organic latex and wool, plus cotton quilting, which unfurl out of the packaging into a supportive sleep surface.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
To see their supportive bond on full display — as characters and as scene partners — check out an exclusive clip from the series, above.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
As awareness spread, the song and its creator ignited a discourse of both supportive and opposing perspectives, with SZA and Kehlani among the most prominent opponents.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Vodacom, the biggest mobile operator in DR Congo, is not as supportive of introducing number portability, according to the executive who spoke to Semafor.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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 11 Nov. 2025.
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