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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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Notre Dame announced Saturday that Kevin Bauman sustained a season-ending left knee injury that will require surgery.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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Officials received a call about shots fired at the target location on Research Boulevard at 2:15 p.m. When Austin police arrived, three people had sustained gunshot wounds, officials said during a press conference after the shooting.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 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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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 Unknown Soldier War Memorial contains a flame and the tomb of a soldier killed in World War I under an arch of the Arc de Triomphe.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Try to lift your arches while keeping your toes and heels on the ground.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
5 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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The Financial Times reported that an integrated check-out system will be supported by OpenAI – potentially partnering with Shopify to enable full transactions inside ChatGPT, though neither company has confirmed this.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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As of Sunday night, with 15 of 18 MLS teams having played two games, Miami sat in second place in the MLS side of the bracket with five points (one regulation win for three points, one penalty shootout win for two points).—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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But while about 9 out of 10 defendants are too poor to afford lawyers, most jurors aren’t in that low of an income bracket.—
Denise Amos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
Verb
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In turn, everyone in the community carries an innate sense of stewardship.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the sport’s early days, athletes wore boots and carried natural fiber ropes that were heavy and prone to breaking.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beneath the technical language are two cultural pillars every high-performing organization needs: personalization and empowerment.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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From its inception, when legendary photographer, filmmaker and author Gordon Parks served as the brand’s first Editorial Director, art has remained a pillar of the magazine’s identity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Gaming moderation is gaining strategic importance not only as a means to uphold community standards but also as a cornerstone of user safety through age-appropriate and respectful interactions.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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All in on Ukraine, the Russians are losing their near-abroad; unable or unwilling to uphold security commitments, countries like Armenia are now seeking to lessen their dependence on Moscow by broadening relations with alternative power-centers.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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