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as in supports
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
used additional beams to bolster the ceiling
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as in reinforces
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 bolsters
David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The researchers’ conclusion about the importance of Zone 0 clearing bolsters the foundation for the new regulation mandating the five-foot clearance in areas of very high fire hazard, experts said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
On the contrary, our struggle bolsters your right to your identity.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
This growth trend is expected to persist, with revenues anticipated to increase by an average of 25% each year over the next three years, which bolsters the current valuation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The creation of a green economy that improves our environment, creates viable union careers, bolsters the middle class, generates economic stimulus, and lowers overall energy costs is a priority.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
That information bolsters medical research, treatment services and training opportunities that benefit the lives of people with disabilities.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The law extends the 2017 tax cuts, ends taxes on tips and overtime, and bolsters border security, among other things.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Seeing Parker’s way of doing business, spelled out in his own words, bolsters everything Guralnick has already told us about him.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Combined with Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina’s score, this soundscape bolsters the fights and emotional flashbacks alike with no degree of subtlety.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The researchers’ conclusion about the importance of Zone 0 clearing bolsters the foundation for the new regulation mandating the five-foot clearance in areas of very high fire hazard, experts said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
On the contrary, our struggle bolsters your right to your identity.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
This growth trend is expected to persist, with revenues anticipated to increase by an average of 25% each year over the next three years, which bolsters the current valuation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The creation of a green economy that improves our environment, creates viable union careers, bolsters the middle class, generates economic stimulus, and lowers overall energy costs is a priority.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
That information bolsters medical research, treatment services and training opportunities that benefit the lives of people with disabilities.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The law extends the 2017 tax cuts, ends taxes on tips and overtime, and bolsters border security, among other things.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Seeing Parker’s way of doing business, spelled out in his own words, bolsters everything Guralnick has already told us about him.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolsters
Verb
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This adaptability supports a variety of scientific and technological advancements, contributing to the future of space exploration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Caracas denied the allegation, but it is widely believed that the Cartel de los Soles—the Cartel of the Suns—drug organization is led by the Venezuelan armed forces and controls or at least supports Tren de Aragua.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bill conflates ethics with tax relief and reinforces the idea that lawmakers need a sweet treat to behave ethically.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That, too, is a supportive development that reinforces the potential for further upside.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Among other things, the statute reduced marginal tax rates across existing income brackets.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Best-of-five or -seven brackets are the norm.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Executives who celebrate small successes, highlight early adopters, and reinforce the non-negotiable nature of change establish credibility that sustains engagement long after the launch window has closed.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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At high elevations, cold air turns heavy monsoon precipitation into snowfall that sustains the ice.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His time under the golden arches also seeded an obsession with systems and taught him the importance of keeping operations lean and relentlessly focusing on customers.—
Martina Castellanos,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Other times, McDonald’s golden arches have graced the runway for Moschino and Vetements.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities identified Tyler Robinson as Charlie Kirk‘s alleged assassin and charged him with murder, which carries the possibility of the death penalty.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Repole’s cautionary advice carries significant weight given his impressive business track record.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just ask Cakmak, who is doing just that in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has identified the sector as one of its key growth pillars of the future.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The strategy focuses on five pillars, including climate action, and a long-term goal to eliminate the discharge of hazardous chemicals, preventing wastewater and air pollution, and enabling the recovery of water and chemistry across the supply chain.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This upholds a May ruling from the Court of International Trade, but the decision will not go into effect until October 14.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NFL and the NFLPA upholds the right of a certified player agent to negotiate on behalf of his client.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Bolsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolsters. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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