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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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Senate Bill 9 bolsters climate resilience in infrastructure, its proponents said, while House Bill 5004 supports the renewable energy industry and sets a statewide net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This means that individuals will need to continue bolstering their own digital security, at least for the time being.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The tiered, three-passenger saddle has bolsters for lower-back support as well as cruise control.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Senate Bill 9 bolsters climate resilience in infrastructure, its proponents said, while House Bill 5004 supports the renewable energy industry and sets a statewide net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
Noun
Despite not having much work to point to, Simpson’s success is bolstered by a top prospect pedigree.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This means that individuals will need to continue bolstering their own digital security, at least for the time being.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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Both sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police told Fox19.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some mentioned not being offered much guidance regarding how to communicate with the adoptive parents or sustain a healthy open-adoption relationship.—
Nicole Chung,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The clutch start in the regional only reinforced it.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Wooden vessels for polar exploration typically reinforced the hulls internally with diagonal support beams, which braced the sides of the ship against lateral compression from powerful sea ice, said Tuhkuri, who researches the mechanics of ice.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The team built a small ec3 arch to show the potential.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jana can be seen preparing food in the clip, while her siblings blow up pink balloons for a balloon arch and hang streamers around the space.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Your browser does not support the video tag.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Amy Huschka,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For investors in high tax brackets, the steep yield curve still offers value, especially in high-quality, long-duration bonds.—
Paul Malloy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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What would a maximum-difficulty gauntlet look like for this 2025 bracket?—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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James Peoples added seven carries for 59 yards, including a 33-yarder.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Authorities said the building’s foundation pillars gave way while construction workers were laying down concrete.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Votives and tealights are small and subtle accent options, while taper and pillar candles are often much larger.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crafted to adapt to the unique demands of each story, the guide provides flexibility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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The data show that 61% of women identify as feminist and are suspicious of any institution that upholds traditional social norms, according to the Survey Center on American Life.—
Mitch Picasso,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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