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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
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Published Wednesday in , the discovery bolsters the case for follow-up missions to search for signs of life within Saturn’s enigmatic, ocean-bearing moon.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
Using such vessels bolsters the military capability of any country.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
This new paradigm focuses on tapping into contextual intelligence underpinned by data insights, which bolsters customer knowledge and is essential for building meaningful engagement for the business and its customers.
—Rajiv Shesh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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
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
Noun
The move bolsters its commitment to the region’s audiovisual industry where Cimarrón has already been active in Uruguay, Mexico and Argentina.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Published Wednesday in , the discovery bolsters the case for follow-up missions to search for signs of life within Saturn’s enigmatic, ocean-bearing moon.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
Using such vessels bolsters the military capability of any country.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
This new paradigm focuses on tapping into contextual intelligence underpinned by data insights, which bolsters customer knowledge and is essential for building meaningful engagement for the business and its customers.
—Rajiv Shesh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolsters
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The material’s magnetic alloy, composed of cobalt, iron, germanium, and tellurium, supports ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism in a single structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Replacing wind and solar with gas, coal and nuclear power means reliable, affordable electricity that supports and sustains industries and employment.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The prospect of their expansion into our West Bend Manufacturing Center reinforces our City’s place as a destination for top-tier manufacturing.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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And, having staked his reputation – and leadership role within the Democratic party – on passing the ballot measure, polling data reinforces that Newsom is left with few options.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Because most of these athletes have never had to think about things like tax brackets, investment accounts, or what to do when a sponsorship check hits their account.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Each of the brown bears that make the lands surrounding the Brooks river their home are categorized by numbers and go head to head in March Madness-type brackets.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new model sustains its focus for 30 hours, topping Anthropic Opus 4’s seven-hour runtime.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Replacing wind and solar with gas, coal and nuclear power means reliable, affordable electricity that supports and sustains industries and employment.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The arch support worked overtime for her almost non-existing arches and prevented her shins and feet from feeling pain, an uncomfortable side effect of footwear that’s too flat.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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The property was built as a private home in the 1930s by Pedro Castellanos, a leading Guadalajara architect, and has retained the characteristic plaster arches and central spiral staircase.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two minutes later, Masco evened the score, 7-7, courtesy of a 55-yard dash from Jack Fabiano (16 carries, 101 yards).—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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While California’s deep-blue electorate is probably more receptive to AOC than most other states, Newsom’s strategy of courting the far-left carries significant risks, both for this vote and for his longer term viability in a presidential general election.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Authorities said the building’s foundation pillars gave way while construction workers were laying down concrete.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Strategic pillars are scholarships and student investment; programmatic innovation and resources; talent discovery and development; research and advocacy; and institutional capacity building.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Without discussion, the council unanimously decided against a de novo hearing, which upholds the Planning Department’s decision to mark the application incomplete.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The real challenge is building a system that reflects our values, upholds the rule of law and meets the country’s long-term needs.—
Kristie De Pena,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Bolsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolsters. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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