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
Council members appeared supportive.
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Rose Evans
june 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
The continuing care center at the Cockeysville facility also provides supportive living for 91 residents, ranging from rehabilitation programs to comprehensive nursing.
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Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Martin, Tippett and castmember Chloë Kerwin all spoke to Holmes’ supportive approach as a director.
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Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2026
The campaign for the measure would be expected to capitalize on the voter enthusiasm gap that so far this year favors Democrats, who typically are more supportive of tax increases, while Republicans are on the defensive.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Because of the supportive cushioning and the velcro to ensure a tight wrap, my (big) head stayed upright and in a comfortable position.
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Daniel Modlin,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Tim Ferrito, leader of grassroots group Affordable Naperville, said the group was supportive of the city conducting a more detailed evaluation of the battery storage system and would like to see more information on the economic impact for Naperville.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Katie is supportive of Harry's soccer career Katie has been by her husband's side throughout his professional soccer career and frequently posts about attending his matches and cheering him on.
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Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Newsom was supportive of telework early on in the pandemic.
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Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Rose Evans
june 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2026
The continuing care center at the Cockeysville facility also provides supportive living for 91 residents, ranging from rehabilitation programs to comprehensive nursing.
—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Martin, Tippett and castmember Chloë Kerwin all spoke to Holmes’ supportive approach as a director.
—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2026
The campaign for the measure would be expected to capitalize on the voter enthusiasm gap that so far this year favors Democrats, who typically are more supportive of tax increases, while Republicans are on the defensive.
—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Because of the supportive cushioning and the velcro to ensure a tight wrap, my (big) head stayed upright and in a comfortable position.
—
Daniel Modlin,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Tim Ferrito, leader of grassroots group Affordable Naperville, said the group was supportive of the city conducting a more detailed evaluation of the battery storage system and would like to see more information on the economic impact for Naperville.
—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Katie is supportive of Harry's soccer career Katie has been by her husband's side throughout his professional soccer career and frequently posts about attending his matches and cheering him on.
—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Newsom was supportive of telework early on in the pandemic.
—
Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supportive
supporting
Adjective
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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.
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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.
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