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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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Props can be blankets, pillows, blocks, bolsters, and straps.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
To bolster the response at the outset, officials in Texas turned to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid agreement between states to share resources during disasters.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Verb
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
Props can be blankets, pillows, blocks, bolsters, and straps.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
In an interview with WWD, Gass credited the strength to the Levi’s brand — bolstered by a new Nike collaboration, an ad campaign with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and more — and the company’s continuing reinvention.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
To bolster the response at the outset, officials in Texas turned to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid agreement between states to share resources during disasters.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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Instead, both partners should be willingly putting in the effort to sustain their relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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That includes Clark, who sustained a groin injury last week that sidelined her from Friday's three-point contest and tonight's All-Star Game.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 July 2025
Verb
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In psychology, rituals are known to reduce anxiety and reinforce identity, especially during change.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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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,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The intricate arches of the lobby ceiling are modeled on the famous mosque-cathedral of Córdoba.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The arch is perched on a cliff edge, so its smooth, rounded shape perfectly frames the view of layered canyons rippling to the horizon.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Recently, Tiger Woods has been making more frequent public appearances, mostly to support his son Charlie's rising junior golf career.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Editor's note: Travel and accommodations for this article were partially supported by Tourism New Brunswick.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Trust income is taxed at the highest 37% tax bracket in 2025; a trust pays the maximum federal income tax rate of 37% on taxable income over $15,650.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For instance, someone in the 22% tax bracket could save $660 on their taxes by claiming a $3,000 auto loan deduction.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Her election would also carry symbolic weight as Grijalva would be the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Hendrix’s towering and well-maintained monument includes a stone dome with pillars, a giant steel guitar and a portrait of him etched in granite.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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According to the brand, fewer than 10% of women are backed by sponsors, and the You Sponsored initiative was created to award 10 women custom deals to amplify their dreams across three pillars: opportunity (the recipients will receive $20,000 in funding), connections and visibility.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Those partners worked toward alignment, data sharing, co-funding of field programs and upholding rigorous standards for the organic cotton industry.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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One expert believes the legal argument should shift from upholding the rights of individual Native people to upholding tribal rights to their religions.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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