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

Trump’s support has bolstered Putin’s belief that time is on his side. — Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026

Valadao, bolstered by donations from Republican political action committees, maintains a substantial fundraising advantage. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Italian authorities had bolstered security forces in Milan with hundreds of military troops who conducted searches and confiscated baseball bats, fireworks and face masks from scores of protesters. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

However, amid the ongoing troubles, the international side of the Netflix business has quietly bolstered its reputation. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Growth has been bolstered by a strong stock market and businesses investing in artificial intelligence technology. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026

That was bolstered by the fact premium beauty is the most dynamic beauty segment in the Chinese market. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

By territory, the Americas bolstered performance, delivering 5% in the third quarter, thanks to strong domestic demand. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Shares of Apple have jumped 26% year to date as the company has enhanced its artificial intelligence and cloud technology integrations and bolstered subscription revenue across its ecosystem. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026