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
Over time, these losses add up, making neighborhoods hotter, less resilient and less supportive of local ecosystems.
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Chuck Page, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Best Halle Berry-Inspired Clogs Halle Berry is proving sneakers aren’t the only supportive shoe option for spring.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Santorini’s cobblestone streets, uneven walkways, and endless steps demand footwear that’s both cushioned and supportive.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The unconscious Moon in your 2nd House of Values forms a supportive sextile to wounded-healer Chiron in your 4th House of Comfort.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Creatine creams are thought to have anti-aging properties, though supportive research is not robust and some topical users report redness, itching and sometimes even serious skin reactions.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Try to create an ongoing supportive dialogue about their feelings and offer them an open invitation to come talk to you when their emotions are overwhelming them.
—Laura Wheatman Hill, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
The temperamental Moon activates your 3rd House of Communication, forming a supportive trine to rebellious Uranus in your 7th House of Companions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
Want to thank our recovery communities & the fans who stood by & were so supportive.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Chuck Page, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Best Halle Berry-Inspired Clogs Halle Berry is proving sneakers aren’t the only supportive shoe option for spring.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Santorini’s cobblestone streets, uneven walkways, and endless steps demand footwear that’s both cushioned and supportive.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The unconscious Moon in your 2nd House of Values forms a supportive sextile to wounded-healer Chiron in your 4th House of Comfort.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Creatine creams are thought to have anti-aging properties, though supportive research is not robust and some topical users report redness, itching and sometimes even serious skin reactions.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Try to create an ongoing supportive dialogue about their feelings and offer them an open invitation to come talk to you when their emotions are overwhelming them.
—Laura Wheatman Hill, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
The temperamental Moon activates your 3rd House of Communication, forming a supportive trine to rebellious Uranus in your 7th House of Companions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
Want to thank our recovery communities & the fans who stood by & were so supportive.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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