BOLSTERING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

bolstering

verb

present participle of bolster

as in sustaining

to hold up or serve as a foundation for used additional beams to bolster the ceiling

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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

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Recent Examples of bolstering Beijing, Iran’s largest trading partner and the main buyer of Iranian oil, has backed Pakistan, too, bolstering the country’s credibility even further. —

Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 3 June 2026 Hilton's platform focuses on increasing affordable housing supply for first-time homebuyers, bolstering tech industries and reviving California's film industry. —

Saige Miller, NPR, 2 June 2026 Peterson’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Minneapolis, the mayor noted, with the city in the middle of major public safety reforms, while bolstering staffing levels, working to reduce violent crime and building trust with the residents. —

Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026 In Mexico City, where the tournament opens on June 11, officials are bolstering security as part of a coordinated multinational effort. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 June 2026 The Eagles spent the offseason bolstering the passing game with a post-Brown offense in mind. —

Chad Graff, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Now, the brand is bolstering the effects of its resurfacing treatments with these pads, which can be used at-home to further improve texture. —

Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 The Cook Political Report rated the race as a toss-up, noting that Democrats have little room for error despite bolstering a candidate capable of garnering bipartisan support. —

Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026 The answer to bolstering power grids is not just to build more high-voltage transmission lines. —

Sufan Jiang, Fortune, 30 May 2026

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Her hyperfocus on the leaf raises questions that extend far beyond the kitchen, inviting an inquiry into the banana plant’s movement across geographies and its role in sustaining cultural traditions.

— Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
Emotionally cornered and spiritually exhausted, Anatoly at last lets everything rupture to the surface, sustaining the anthem's climactic note for over 20 seconds.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026