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
Demi Moore has been supportive of ex-husband Bruce Willis — even almost 30 years after their divorce.
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Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Houston, named the fifth-most-diverse city in America in 2025, has long been supportive of immigrants, regardless of their legal status.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Built-in millwork hosts a firm yet supportive bed, 50-inch TV, and Bluetooth speaker—all resting beside a curtain wall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Join the shoppers snapping up the Treesky Lightweight Sneakers to refresh your supportive shoe rotation.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Board members seemed supportive of the idea.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Hest says the lean-back chair geometry was inspired by the classic Adirondack chair for relaxing, familiar comfort and supportive posture.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Boyles noted Deckinga’s wife, friends and many in his church continued to be supportive.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Houston, named the fifth-most-diverse city in America in 2025, has long been supportive of immigrants, regardless of their legal status.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Built-in millwork hosts a firm yet supportive bed, 50-inch TV, and Bluetooth speaker—all resting beside a curtain wall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Join the shoppers snapping up the Treesky Lightweight Sneakers to refresh your supportive shoe rotation.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Board members seemed supportive of the idea.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Hest says the lean-back chair geometry was inspired by the classic Adirondack chair for relaxing, familiar comfort and supportive posture.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Boyles noted Deckinga’s wife, friends and many in his church continued to be supportive.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 24 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 29 Apr. 2026.
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