PROBATORY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

probatory

adjective

ˈprō-bə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of probatory

as in supportive

serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something an abundance of probatory data linking smoking to cancer

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Flat oil prices and slightly lower bond yields were certainly supportive of the tech rally.

— Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Across all categories, the beds deserve special mention—exceptionally comfortable, with soft bedding and supportive pillows that punch well above the price point.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of supportive

Adjective

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.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
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

Definition of supporting

Adjective

Legal professionals must carefully weigh the probative value against potential juror backlash, educate the jury on the evidence's legitimacy, and consider whether to integrate AI chats cautiously or even forgo them entirely.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Our system already demands that evidence be relevant and probative.

— Ivan J. Bates, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026

Definition of probative

Adjective

The sleeping surface measures 82 inches (208 cm) long and is widened via slim supplementary cushions to 57 inches (145 cm) at the head by the doors, tapering to 50 inches (127 cm) at the foot between the wheel wells.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of supplementary

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Buckingham brought up the topic of confirmatory bias on cross-examination, and showed a video of Reddington and Zeizel at a news conference, attempting to show their close relationship.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Grapevine police said in a statement that additional forensic testing, including confirmatory DNA analysis, remained pending.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of confirmatory

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