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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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Focused on talent discovery and equity, the program supports creators with little to no industry experience.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Bezos supports this government.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The tone of the song reinforces the idea that it can’t be interpreted as fact, the court said.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Understanding that—understanding the circumstances under which the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights were created—only reinforces the vitality of those founding documents.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The brackets reflect gross household income, and the percentages show how much net pay will rise under the new law, reflecting all of its tax-rate cuts, deductions and credits.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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For investors in high tax brackets, the steep yield curve still offers value, especially in high-quality, long-duration bonds.—
Paul Malloy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As a leader in outdoor apparel and footwear, VF Corporation recognizes its responsibility to protect the very environment that inspires and sustains its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
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Turkey sustains a force of around 883,000 personnel with an annual defense budget of about 47 billion dollars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was a key inspiration; elements of that building are reflected in Euphoria’s domes and arches, as well as its palette of gold, blue, red, and yellow.—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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What should a shopper with high arches look for, exactly?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jacoby Easter led the team with 47 rushing yards, while Portley finished with three touchdowns on just three carries covering nine yards.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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Despite the changes, one key aspect of The Pink Marine that carries into Boots is the genuine, platonic love between a gay recruit and his straight best friend.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The four pillars of happy, Nordic companies that Autio highlights—autonomy, low power distance, work-life balance and collaboration—come as a package.—
Adam Gale,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin have been around for about half of the franchise’s existence — two long-time pillars on the back end.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s a reason why everyone from nurses to marathon runners upholds Hoka as the gold standard in comfy walking shoes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The data show that 61% of women identify as feminist and are suspicious of any institution that upholds traditional social norms, according to the Survey Center on American Life.—
Mitch Picasso,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Bolsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolsters. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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