supporting

/ səˈpɔːtɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a role) being a fairly important but not leading part, esp in a play or film
2. (of an actor or actress) playing a supporting role

Example Sentences

Sierra Club founder John Muir rhapsodized about the purity of wilderness, supporting the push to protect Yosemite’s lands from the “dirty” influence of the native tribes who inhabited it.

From Salon

They walk a fine line between supporting queer expression and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

From Los Angeles Times

The power of human connection, from the camaraderie among amateur home bakers to the euphoria of sports fans supporting their team, is not just part of Schur and Danson’s repartee.

From Los Angeles Times

The compact called for 5% annual budget increases tied to boosting California student enrollment, improving student success, closing achievement gaps, enhancing affordability and supporting career training.

From Los Angeles Times

Anyone But You star Sydney Sweeney has said the idea of women supporting each other in the film and TV industry is "fake".

From BBC