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
When to use a neti pot In modern medicine, nasal irrigation through neti pots and other methods such as squeeze bottles and bulb syringes are widely recognized as a supportive therapy for sinus and nasal symptoms.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Shop more comfy, supportive bralettes on Amazon, below.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
All these people are just the kindest, the most supportive.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Yaidalis would thrive in a supportive, nurturing family who values creativity, self-expression, and quality time together.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The slight heel adds height without sacrificing walkability, while the bouncy, supportive wedge makes long days on your feet doable.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
What this means to you AI companions can feel supportive during loneliness, stress, or grief.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The majority of people the students encountered were supportive.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Solid wood legs keep it sturdy and supportive, too.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Shop more comfy, supportive bralettes on Amazon, below.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
All these people are just the kindest, the most supportive.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Yaidalis would thrive in a supportive, nurturing family who values creativity, self-expression, and quality time together.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The slight heel adds height without sacrificing walkability, while the bouncy, supportive wedge makes long days on your feet doable.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
What this means to you AI companions can feel supportive during loneliness, stress, or grief.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The majority of people the students encountered were supportive.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Solid wood legs keep it sturdy and supportive, too.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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