Synonyms of bolstering

bolstering

verb

present participle of bolster

1

as in sustaining

to hold up or serve as a foundation for

used additional beams to bolster the ceiling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sustaining
• supporting
• carrying
• upholding
• staying
• buttressing
• underpinning
• bracing
• bearing
• undergirding
• propping (up)
• underlying
• shoring (up)
• steadying
• trussing

2

as in reinforcing

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

• reinforcing
• supporting
• proving
• buttressing
• confirming
• backing
• corroborating
• establishing
• substantiating
• verifying
• shoring (up)
• affirming
• validating
• avouching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermining
• weakening
• undercutting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bolstering

New look in net Sergei Bobrovsky had been a staple in the crease for Florida for the last seven seasons, bolstering the team in all its recent finals appearances. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026

This approach cultivates multiple income streams, significantly bolstering career security and lessening reliance on a single employer. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

This surge in revenue, and the excitement about the money to be made when AI starts bolstering productivity and profits, is driving up valuations. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

The investment comes as the UAE seeks to monetize its gas reserves, while strengthening domestic energy security and bolstering its position in global LNG markets. — Emma Graham, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Nuclear power is key to bolstering energy security in Africa, but its rollout on the continent requires workforce training and safety regulations, according to a leading industry expert. — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 20 July 2026

United intend to invest Malard’s fee into bolstering their own ranks this summer. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Their 2026 draft could shift in the other direction with more focus on bolstering their pitching in the farm system. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

At the committee hearing, Wahab said the bill is meant to increase transparency over the county’s discretionary funds by bolstering public oversight of the county’s money and adding new checks on how taxpayer funds get spent. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026