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

Those massive paper gains have bolstered Alphabet’s investment portfolio and flowed through to its bottom line. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 22 July 2026

But other evidence, including video and text messages of the officer bragging about the shooting, bolstered Martinez’s account and prompted a judge to dismiss the federal charges against her. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

The youth ranks are being bolstered, too, with sporting director Ross Wilson keen to keep boosting the quality at the academy. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026

He’ll be bolstered by a defense returning eight starters and returning wide receivers Carlos Hernandez and Jack Foley. — Noah Vinsky july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Released in March, when competition was less fierce, the sweet and funny sci-fi adventure was bolstered by rave reviews and word of mouth. — Brent Lang, Variety, 16 July 2026

Founded by a husband wife team, Crispy Cones was bolstered by an appearance on Shark Tank in 2022—and a subsequent investment by Barbara Corcoran. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 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