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

The party recently named New Mexico as one of the earliest states for its next presidential primary, bolstering its prominence in national politics and ensuring more visits from White House hopefuls. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

After bolstering the management of its fashion business, Kering is shaking up its creative director ranks, with the departure of Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent and Seán McGirr at Alexander McQueen. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Democrats are bolstering their lead among independent likely voters, who support Democratic candidates by a 21-point margin, 56% to 35%. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Black, a district alumnus, is running on a platform of bolstering the district’s college and career readiness programs and boosting teacher retention. — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Rather than bolstering support for traditional hunting practices, the constitutional amendment could make sportsmen and women pariahs in the public’s eye and invite further ballot initiatives. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Walton stressed the importance of bolstering the maternal health workforce with more midwives and doulas. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

El-Amin and Greta Callagan proposed the official pause on the transformation plan, which includes a focus instead on bolstering enrollment. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

That includes bolstering blue collar work in manufacturing, natural resources, and supporting small businesses. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026