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

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

Prosecutors say the evidence collected during that examination corroborated Doe’s description and bolstered his credibility. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury 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

The Rams acquired the five-time All-Pro from the Browns and bolstered their secondary by adding cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

The New York Giants, despite defensive weaknesses, could surprise with an offense bolstered by returning talents like Jaxon Dart and Malik Nabors. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Thursday's employment data bolstered the view that the Fed can focus more on inflation — which could accelerate as energy prices climb — than the health of the labor market. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 July 2026

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