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

An eggshell is mostly comprised of calcium carbonate crystals embedded in a protein matrix, further bolstered by a thin collagen inner membrane. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

It's further bolstered by AMD's FreeSync Premium Technology, which helps reduce input lag and stuttering. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Oregon’s roster, bolstered by the financial backing of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, is loaded from top to bottom. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026

His return could have bolstered a bullpen that has suddenly found Counsell searching for answers. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The body of evidence that Britton and Lindahl have amassed showing that meditation can sometimes cause harm is now bolstered by others’ research. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Although no performance figures have been given, the metrics should be impressive—bolstered by carbon-fiber aero considerations developed by another English outfit, Artiglio Automotive Studio. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

Like Crystal Skull, Dial of Destiny is bolstered by its casting. — Frank Deruggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

The last act before festival founder Olivia Rodrigo, Roan turned it out with all of her powers—bolstered by a bold and bitchy, razor-sharp bob. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026