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
El Niño has also been globally supportive for soybean output, particularly for major producers in the US and the south of Brazil, UBS analysts said.
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Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Fox estimated that Connecticut, which is in the process of applying for federal funding, will lose around $30 million in resources and 2,000 permanent supportive housing slots.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Ready to build routines that feel manageable and supportive?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 June 2026
In the short term, chances of intervention remain high, but the long-term outlook is supportive for the yen.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 June 2026
With elastic laces and breathable memory foam insoles, the supportive sneakers are designed for all-day comfort.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
The presentations included a review from FDA scientists, which was supportive of the vaccine.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Short-term policy responses are supportive.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Fox estimated that Connecticut, which is in the process of applying for federal funding, will lose around $30 million in resources and 2,000 permanent supportive housing slots.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Ready to build routines that feel manageable and supportive?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 June 2026
In the short term, chances of intervention remain high, but the long-term outlook is supportive for the yen.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 June 2026
With elastic laces and breathable memory foam insoles, the supportive sneakers are designed for all-day comfort.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
The presentations included a review from FDA scientists, which was supportive of the vaccine.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
Short-term policy responses are supportive.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supportive
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The incredible supporting cast is made up entirely of old-hand character actors, promising but underknown newcomers, and comedy- or comedy-adjacent figures with passionate niche followings and Gumby-esque limbs.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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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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“Supportive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supportive. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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