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
There is no specific treatment for hantavirus infections and patients usually receive supportive care like supplemental oxygen for respiratory issues and dialysis in the case of kidney failure.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Standard supportive care, especially if started early, can help and the WHO says more than 200 people have recovered.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Nate Rose, a spokesperson for the California Grocers Association, said some grocers have had to overhaul their labeling systems, but as a whole, the association has been supportive of the change.
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Olga R. Rodriguez,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
For Miles, there is a safety, not in a negative way, but just a person who really believes in her and is supportive.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Nolan-Rodriguez described her husband as an exceptionally supportive dad.
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Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Money for permanent supportive housing, in which 4,100 formerly homeless Miamians live, is too.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The goal is to provide any services needed to allow residents to sustain permanent housing and to create a mutually supportive community.
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Then on July 14, the moon will renew itself in Cancer, setting the stage for a supportive and intentional emotional reset.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Standard supportive care, especially if started early, can help and the WHO says more than 200 people have recovered.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Nate Rose, a spokesperson for the California Grocers Association, said some grocers have had to overhaul their labeling systems, but as a whole, the association has been supportive of the change.
—
Olga R. Rodriguez,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
For Miles, there is a safety, not in a negative way, but just a person who really believes in her and is supportive.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Nolan-Rodriguez described her husband as an exceptionally supportive dad.
—
Alula Alderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Money for permanent supportive housing, in which 4,100 formerly homeless Miamians live, is too.
—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
The goal is to provide any services needed to allow residents to sustain permanent housing and to create a mutually supportive community.
—
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Then on July 14, the moon will renew itself in Cancer, setting the stage for a supportive and intentional emotional reset.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 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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“Supportive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supportive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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