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

Her digital-first mentality, bolstered by reshares and organic clipping from fans online, is exactly what helped an A&R at Artist House discover her on TikTok last year. — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026

Amid a tit-for-tat battle to host Hollywood, Texas last year bolstered its film and TV incentive program that positions a Southern bloc of states as a premier destination for entertainment and media. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

In addition to Barkov’s return, Florida bolstered its forward group by trading for Brady Tkachuk, who is projected to start the season on the Panthers’ top line with Barkov and Reinhart. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

The cut was bolstered by pale lips, bushy brows and black nails. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Erivo’s Tessa is a woman of color from a working-class background, navigating a system bolstered by white men dating back to medieval times in the London court. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Despite its many costs, the war has bolstered Putinism and has been woven into the fabric of Russian statehood. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Upper-income consumers, bolstered by their stock market gains, have proved more resilient than lower-income households during the past two years. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

Missouri Republicans had seized on the federal ruling that bolstered the new map. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026