Synonyms of bolstered

bolstered

verb

past tense of bolster

1

as in sustained

to hold up or serve as a foundation for

used additional beams to bolster the ceiling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sustained
• carried
• supported
• upheld
• stayed
• buttressed
• braced
• underpinned
• bore
• undergirded
• propped (up)
• steadied
• trussed
• shored (up)
• underlay

2

as in reinforced

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reinforced
• proved
• supported
• confirmed
• backed
• corroborated
• buttressed
• established
• substantiated
• verified
• affirmed
• shored (up)
• validated
• avouched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakened
• undermined
• undercut

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bolstered

The Spurs bolstered their wing depth by bringing in veteran forward Tobias Harris. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Since launching her progressive campaign for the Democratic nomination, Flanagan has taken an anti-Israel stance and ripped Craig for having her previous campaigns bolstered by AIPAC dollars. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026

Since Assad's ouster, Syria has also bolstered its ties with the United States, Europe, and neighboring Arab countries that had cut ties with Damascus during Assad's crackdown on protests. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

At the time, the rumors was bolstered by the fact that Usher had suffered a neck injury prior to the start of the tour, which forced him to postpone the first three shows. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026

In addition to robust ticket sales and a deep stable of sponsors, LAFC has notably bolstered its topline with a bevy of non-soccer businesses, such as concerts. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In May, the state Supreme Court upheld the gerrymandered map, bolstered by directives from Missouri’s secretary of state and attorney general. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

The Rams, favored to win the division, significantly bolstered their defense with Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie, aiming for a dominant season if Matthew Stafford stays healthy. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

South Dakota’s congressional delegation is hopeful that year-round, nationwide approval of E15 — a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol — will clear Congress this year, bolstered by its inclusion in the latest Senate version of the farm bill. — Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 6 Aug. 2026