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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
used additional beams to bolster the ceiling
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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
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Recent Examples of bolstered
The Braves further bolstered their bullpen Sunday, re-signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal.
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Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
This soothing cream, bolstered by helps repair irritated or compromised skin while reducing redness.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Your 2nd House of Finances and your 8th House of Sharing are bolstered by the opposition of Mars and Jupiter.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Weymouth is experienced and has the potential for a run, bolstered by senior captains Ryan Ferguson (forward), Mike Curry (forward), Colin Browning (defense) and Billy Lennon (goalie).
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Horror film Weapons and sports movie F1 both made it into the top category, while the weirdo Bugonia bolstered its chances for a nomination after being left off the SAG and the DGA’s big lists.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their infield depth Friday afternoon by signing veteran Andy Ibáñez to a one-year deal, league sources confirmed to The Athletic, and claiming Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
With every decade, the company bolstered its product line, expanding from its roots (providing apparel for Civil War soldiers) into, for example, footwear in 2013.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter operating profit and raised the lower-end of its full-year guidance, bolstered by increasing container volumes.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
This soothing cream, bolstered by helps repair irritated or compromised skin while reducing redness.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Your 2nd House of Finances and your 8th House of Sharing are bolstered by the opposition of Mars and Jupiter.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Weymouth is experienced and has the potential for a run, bolstered by senior captains Ryan Ferguson (forward), Mike Curry (forward), Colin Browning (defense) and Billy Lennon (goalie).
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Horror film Weapons and sports movie F1 both made it into the top category, while the weirdo Bugonia bolstered its chances for a nomination after being left off the SAG and the DGA’s big lists.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their infield depth Friday afternoon by signing veteran Andy Ibáñez to a one-year deal, league sources confirmed to The Athletic, and claiming Ryan Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
With every decade, the company bolstered its product line, expanding from its roots (providing apparel for Civil War soldiers) into, for example, footwear in 2013.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter operating profit and raised the lower-end of its full-year guidance, bolstered by increasing container volumes.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolstered
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Upon arriving at the home, police located a 12-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Police said that one person sustained a minor leg injury when shots were fired at the officers, and they were taken to the hospital for treatment.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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This, in turn, reinforced Webster’s own initial claim about his fight with the MPD cop—that Rathbun had provoked the encounter by striking him in the head, then lied about it to counter Webster’s righteous assertion of self-defense, resulting in his wrongful conviction.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Middleton first carried the Small Hudson bag from DeMellier in a rich mocha brown while attending Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Estate.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Trump has supported acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro loyalist, who previously served as vice president under Maduro.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the certification process, members of Congress have the opportunity to object to a state’s results, which triggers debate and then a vote about whether the objection is to be upheld.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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The appeals court unanimously upheld Magnus-Stinson's ruling, agreeing that there was no evidence of an injury.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Bolstered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolstered. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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