- 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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Supporting people into appropriate work, rather than giving them benefits, would have several advantages, say the researchers, including reducing social isolation and increasing mobility and independence.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Supporting factors are declining loan provisions, stable current account savings account deposits, and a recovering net interest margin, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Supporting shows leads to new opportunities, and while Shaffir’s latest chapter may close the book on his storytelling run, his final offering is certainly a strong one.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Supporting AI at scale while keeping costs low “is one of the most demanding infrastructure challenges in the industry,” Meta said in a blog post.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
Supporting herself with one hand on the table, she moved away from the kitchen area so that Cecilia could fill the kettle.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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