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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
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The value of those minerals could total in the trillions, and the Trump Administration wants American companies to access them in a bid to bolster the economy.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 June 2025
Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The bolsters have the feel of those high-density sponges your better half uses in the shower.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Furthermore, Newmont has been selling non-core assets, generating substantial proceeds to bolster its primary operations and financial standing.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The value of those minerals could total in the trillions, and the Trump Administration wants American companies to access them in a bid to bolster the economy.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 June 2025
Noun
Look at the tall hip bolsters, which might seem foreboding, yet when dropping into the chair and potentially landing sensitive high-value body parts on the hip bolster, there’s no threat of emasculation or bruising.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The bolsters have the feel of those high-density sponges your better half uses in the shower.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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However, the umbrella did tip over during high winds, but fortunately sustained no damage from any of the falls.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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But sustaining Izzy — her preferred monicker — is her ability to express her secret self through her private poetry.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 June 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,
6 June 2025
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The company’s shares have risen more than 7% this week as Meta’s deal to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy has reinforced the view that demand is increasing as the tech sector hunts for electricity for its data centers.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Noun
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How to do it: To get the most out of a calf raise, slowly rise up onto the front of your foot by activating your arch and lifting your heel as high as is comfortable.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Original plans for the arch were conceptualized in 95AD by Roman emperor Domitian, creating an inspiring feat of architecture and engineering that has lasted the test of time.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Adequate daily water intake also supports tissue elasticity, as well as joint and skin health.16 Prioritize sleep.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Arafat would similarly reject peace with Israel, support terrorism, and murder rivals and critics.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Removing the side bracket opens the cage to receive an SFX power supply.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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The Sports & Fitness Industry Association, which tracks industry data, has consistently found that the lowest household income brackets are most negatively impacted in terms of sports participation.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Israeli forces early Monday detained an aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.—
Bradford Betz , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Courage Courage is one of the four pillars of my leadership framework.—
Mick Hunt,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The real legacy Legacy is a pillar of KC2026’s very purpose.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Verb
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One of the best ways to uphold network connectivity is to have multiple backup services in place that activate in the event of an outage.—
Sander Barens,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The justices ruled 7-2 to uphold a Biden administration rule that regulates unserialized firearms called ghost guns.—
Melissa Quinn
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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