- present participle of support.
supporting
Britishadjective
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(of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film
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(of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role
Example Sentences
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In this section, Carney plays a supporting role to Pepper’s lead; “Escape from New York” is the enveloping soundtrack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
These cells perform many essential functions, including supporting neurons, maintaining the brain's environment, and responding to damage.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
He became one of the UUP's biggest critics of the deal over issues like the IRA's decommissioning of weapons, warning his then leader David Trimble against supporting it.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
At a press conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum jokingly asked journalists which team they were supporting in the final.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Besides, I could not imagine her not supporting the candidate who wanted to aid the poor.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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