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
Despite their split, both parents have continued to be supportive of their sons.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Be forwarded thinking, fiscally confident in budgets, and supportive of staff and loves Matthews.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
The Little Rock punks were generally supportive of the band.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, supportive care such as rest, hydration and keeping your environment comfortably cool by using a fan or A/C, taking a lukewarm (not cold) bath and wearing light clothing can be helpful.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Voters in the North End, along State Street and up into the Boise Foothills will get a diversity of choices on the ballot this November, including two politicians who used to be friendly and supportive of each other.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Kirk, who was married and had two children, also said children should not be exposed to political beliefs supportive of gay and transgender people.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Your Immune System May Get Stronger Ginger is known to have immune-supportive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, which help protect cells from damage and disease.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
However, some fans aren’t as supportive of their relationship, considering Papoose is still legally married to rapper Remy Ma.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
Be forwarded thinking, fiscally confident in budgets, and supportive of staff and loves Matthews.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
The Little Rock punks were generally supportive of the band.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, supportive care such as rest, hydration and keeping your environment comfortably cool by using a fan or A/C, taking a lukewarm (not cold) bath and wearing light clothing can be helpful.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Voters in the North End, along State Street and up into the Boise Foothills will get a diversity of choices on the ballot this November, including two politicians who used to be friendly and supportive of each other.
—Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
Kirk, who was married and had two children, also said children should not be exposed to political beliefs supportive of gay and transgender people.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Your Immune System May Get Stronger Ginger is known to have immune-supportive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, which help protect cells from damage and disease.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
However, some fans aren’t as supportive of their relationship, considering Papoose is still legally married to rapper Remy Ma.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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