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as in supports
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
used additional beams to bolster the ceiling
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as in reinforces
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
a couple of tournament wins would bolster the extravagant claims that have been made on behalf of the young golfer
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Recent Examples of bolsters
ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The company claims that the latest announcement bolsters Australia’s industrial capacity, to design, build and sustain key defence assets, while ensuring a robust supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
His ability to fit different schemes and alignments only bolsters his draft projection.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The selection of Thieneman immediately bolsters a secondary that was depleted during free agency.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The addition bolsters an offensive line that suffered some attrition at the end of last season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The private-sector support bolsters multimedia coverage of climate change through digital, video and print stories from the Miami Herald, which retains editorial control of all content.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Brian Hynek, a professor in the department of geological sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, agrees that while the study bolsters the evidence for a past ocean, the appearance of Earth’s continental shelves is partly due to the role of plate tectonics, which Mars never had.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
While its store of B-complex vitamins bolsters the nervous system, and its As ramp up eye health.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The soldiers are members of the 10th Infantry Battalion Guard Security Corps National Reserve on a weekend exercise to hone their skills as the Netherlands bolsters its military with new recruits and volunteers.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The company claims that the latest announcement bolsters Australia’s industrial capacity, to design, build and sustain key defence assets, while ensuring a robust supply chain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
His ability to fit different schemes and alignments only bolsters his draft projection.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The selection of Thieneman immediately bolsters a secondary that was depleted during free agency.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The addition bolsters an offensive line that suffered some attrition at the end of last season.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The private-sector support bolsters multimedia coverage of climate change through digital, video and print stories from the Miami Herald, which retains editorial control of all content.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Brian Hynek, a professor in the department of geological sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, agrees that while the study bolsters the evidence for a past ocean, the appearance of Earth’s continental shelves is partly due to the role of plate tectonics, which Mars never had.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
While its store of B-complex vitamins bolsters the nervous system, and its As ramp up eye health.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolsters
Verb
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Take a few minutes to reset, then make one decision that supports both your stability and your peace moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku supports stronger, healthier hair right at the root, while soothing botanicals like rosemary, green tea, and rice extract keep irritation in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bringing greenery overhead reinforces the feeling of enclosure.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The state tourney brackets each have eight teams, along with individual singles and doubles tourneys.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The plans show 17 units will be rented to those in extremely low-income brackets, 17 will be rented to people at very low-income levels, and 137 will be rented to others with low incomes.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The district’s identity as both a destination and a neighborhood depends on striking a balance between entertainment vitality and the livability that sustains long-term commercial investment.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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By Michelle Edgar In a neighborhood often defined by its challenges, a different story is taking shape with the unveiling of a mural honoring unity, immigrant contributions and the unseen work that sustains Los Angeles.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This waterproof sandal features Chaco’s signature Luvseat contoured footbed, leaving your feet—and those arches—supported for long-wear comfort.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The low-slung seating position, with heels nearly aligned to hips, takes its cue from motorsport, while the driver’s view is framed by prominent wheel arches that seem to sit at chest level.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 5-10, 199-pound Nixon signed with the Packers on Saturday, following a season in which the Texas native led the Knights in rushing touchdowns (seven) and was second in rushing yards (554) and carries (71).—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Downriver from the Shoshone Falls are the Pillar Falls, a low waterfall split by rock pillars.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The letter also alludes to potential legal action if the county upholds the policies in question.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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If Magyar upholds his pledge to implement anti-corruption reforms in Hungary, that could also help repair the country’s relationship with the EU, since much of the tension in the relationship stemmed from the rise of corruption in Hungary, Végh said.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Bolsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolsters. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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