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

This speculation is supported by reports from Fightful Select and PWInsider, and is bolstered by her partner, Kevin Knight, currently holding the AEW TNT Championship. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and the front office clearly felt the Cubs have a chance to make a run in the postseason and smartly bolstered the roster. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

The Padres thus bolstered their rotation by acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants and, reportedly, right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Japan has bolstered its military capability and spending in recent years and has started deploying long-range cruise missiles as a deterrence to China's military activity. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Despite the middling score in the economic category, WalletHub’s analysis surmised that Fremont’s happiness is bolstered by its high share (nearly 80%) of households with an income above $75,000. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Glasner hopes to operate with a squad of 20 to 22 outfield players, with numbers bolstered by academy kids, and wants everyone in the first-team group to feel involved. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 28 July 2026

The firm celebrates its 80th birthday this year, and has been bolstered with new talent bringing additional expertise and services to the business. — David Moin, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

The offense around him was also bolstered, especially with Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love being drafted third overall back in April. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026