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

Still, recent studies have bolstered the case for testosterone’s benefits, for certain conditions, while allaying worries about its safety — particularly concerns about heart safety. — Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Stocks climbed Tuesday after a cooler-than-expected inflation report bolstered hopes that the Federal Reserve may not need to raise interest rates as aggressively this year. — Yun Li, CNBC, 14 July 2026

But his team faces a tough Spain bolstered by teen star Lamine Yamal, whose birthday wish is to win. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Hollywood industry representatives had warned the governor’s office that the new restrictions could affect the state’s production incentive program, which was just bolstered last year to an annual cap of $750 million. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

The energy affordability and security challenges triggered in part by the Iran war and the growth in data centers’ electricity demand have bolstered the argument for clean technologies originally developed to cut emissions. — Justin Worland, Time, 11 July 2026

Brattin is bolstered by Win It Back PAC, a Super PAC for the conservative Club for Growth. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

This outing significantly bolstered his candidacy to start the American League All-Star Game. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The motorsport vibes are further bolstered by Track mode’s properly heavy steering and the brake system’s tuning. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026