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as in to reinforce
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 bolster
Usa Today, USA Today, 10 June 2025
The desk is also designed with a cooling dual bolster cushion to support the knees and legs, and a sleek woodgrain finish that complements any aesthetic.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
The agreement could bolster the struggling chipmaker, which has fallen behind rivals after missing key technology waves.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Verb
As Mars and Chiron harmonize, working hard bolsters confidence, freeing you from a mental rut.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 June 2025
The desk is also designed with a cooling dual bolster cushion to support the knees and legs, and a sleek woodgrain finish that complements any aesthetic.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Noun
More consistent opportunities to highlight golf interest in Maryland would not only bolster the area’s reputation surrounding the sport but also help inspire the next generation of golfers from the state and the Mid-Atlantic.
—Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
The agreement could bolster the struggling chipmaker, which has fallen behind rivals after missing key technology waves.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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Since the war, officials have suggested Israel would sustain what would amount to an air occupation of Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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At least two people sustained bites after dogs were reported to be running loose in the Mount Hope neighborhood Friday evening, San Diego police said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The key questions to address with AI include are citizens more confident engaging with tribal services, does AI strengthen traditions, language, or practices, and does technology reinforce tribal governance authority?—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In footage shared by the MLB, the couple can be seen standing on the field — with Kristine in a white gown and Mark in a black tux — by a pair of floral arches.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The motorized arch is a smidge longer than that on the Hug and thus will reach the P-spot more easily.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The reinforcements will join French and Italian aircraft already supporting Spanish operations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Those supporting the commission included 72 percent of independents, 66 percent of Republicans and 61 percent of Democrats.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
17 Aug. 2025
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According to Eaton Vance’s tax-equivalent yield calculator, for a California resident in the top tax bracket, a 5%-yielding muni bond is worth an 8.2% yield on, say, a US Treasury, or 10% from other debt instruments, like corporate bonds.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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There are four games, all in the losers’ bracket of this double-elimination tournament, and so every loss ends a team’s dream.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each of the 11 charges against the men carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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According to California law, if convicted, the charge carries a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Police said no injuries have been reported, but the explosion sparked a massive blaze that sent black pillars of smoke into the sky and caused oil to rain down over the region.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The creation of the Colorado NHL Alumni Association formed under strong pillars.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump sued and the state Supreme Court upheld the results on a 4-3 vote on Dec. 14, 2020.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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For leaders, the mandate is clear: design organizations where humans and machines collaborate productively, safeguard fiduciary responsibility, and uphold trust—even when part of the stewardship rests with algorithms.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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