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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
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
To seize this moment, scaling up must be treated as a discipline, supported by coherent, forward-thinking policies that bolster American factories and workers.
—Shilpan Amin, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
The new generation features several interior improvements, including new seats constructed with better materials and stronger bolsters.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s pending purchase of Electronic Arts, agreed in partnership with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in September, is set to bolster PIF’s holdings in mobile gaming—by far the most popular way users interact with the industry worldwide.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
To seize this moment, scaling up must be treated as a discipline, supported by coherent, forward-thinking policies that bolster American factories and workers.
—Shilpan Amin, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
A little bolster goes a long way.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
The new generation features several interior improvements, including new seats constructed with better materials and stronger bolsters.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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As national headlines rightfully celebrated Parks’ courage and the charismatic leadership of King in fomenting and sustaining the boycott, Gilmore continued to cook in quiet obscurity.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same principles of careful selection, consistent maintenance, and thorough training that sustained his fleet now guide his thinking about financial systems and education.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 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,
11 Nov. 2025
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The initiative is structured around three sequential and mutually reinforcing workstreams that aim to accelerate lowering emissions, boosting efficiency and building long-term resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Housed in an early 20th-century former bank at 469 North Canon Drive, the boutique preserves its original architectural detailing, arches and columns, lending itself to Casablanca’s signature design DNA.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Short-foot activation Stand barefoot and gently press your toes into the floor while drawing the ball of your foot slightly toward your heel, creating a subtle arch.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Football Association of Ireland passed the resolution, proposed by Irish club Bohemians, with more than 50% of its delegates supporting it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The two winners move on to the next round of the tournament bracket.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The largest age bracket at the NYC Marathon was 25-29, with nearly 11,000 coming from that cohort alone—more than 1,000 above any other five-year range.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Collectible design platform was founded in Brussels in 2018 and gained recognition for its finesse in linking pillars of design, art and fashion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Bordered by antique wood pillar columns, the custom wood and glass front doors lead into a rotunda foyer displaying dark polished hardwood floors that run throughout the interiors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But in 2023, that promise was not upheld when the Corps released a draft supplemental environmental report, Augustine said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the third appeal stage, the Supreme Court has now upheld this verdict.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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