well-supported
Britishadjective
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having good physical support
a sofa in which your back is well supported
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having a lot of support or encouragement
friendly matches were less well supported
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substantially upheld by evidence or facts
many well-supported theories
Example Sentences
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The victor was well-supported, as he always is.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“What benefits convertible bond issuers: high stock prices, tight credit spreads, and well-supported stock volatility. We have all three of those things right now,” said Michael Youngworth, head of global convertibles strategy at BofA Securities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Does the district court make factual findings that are actually well-supported by the record and would be difficult for the Supreme Court to run away from?
From Slate ● Jan. 16, 2026
Genetic analysis also showed that circoviruses found in whales and other cetaceans form a distinct and well-supported monophyletic group within the genus Circovirus.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 6, 2026
It is very remarkable that there should be so soon several well-supported, well-attended, and well-conducted schools in Oregon.
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by William Henry Gray
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