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 concentration of wealth, often bolstered by stock market performance, allows retailers like Walmart to thrive even amidst widespread consumer financial strain. — Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 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

The 5-star analyst stated that his meetings with management bolstered his confidence in the company's outlook and potential to achieve a higher valuation. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026

The local trend has continued, bolstered by new adaptations by popular playwrights such as Jeffrey Hatcher or Ken Ludwig. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

The company has already bolstered its roster with famous names in pro wrestling, including MVP, Kayla Becker and Dwayne Swayze. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

After that was a long drive across the state of Alabama, bolstered by MoonPies, before our final leg in New Orleans. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Many crude laughs were bolstered by the attached contemplation. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 June 2026

The veteran center often bolstered the shooting in the Hawks’ second unit. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 30 June 2026