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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
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Increasing protections for renters The SRS Act bolsters accountability measures for landlords and takes steps to increase protections for renters.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The trade bolsters the front court of a Celtics team that lost Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford in the offseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
The initiative bolsters Walmart’s growing health and wellness footprint, including services like Better Care Services, LillyDirect Integration, and pharmacy delivery.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
This bolsters my opinion that whoever drives the car should choose the music.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Amazon has been increasingly encroaching on Walmart’s turf, even as Walmart bolsters its e-commerce operations, signaling its intent to further expand its physical footprint and grocery offerings.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Wangerheim bolsters United head coach Marc Skinner’s attacking ranks, joining Schuller and Norway forward Elisabeth Terland, while striker Rachel Williams, 38, has left the club for Leicester City this window, as The Athletic reported last week.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Gemini will be used to revamp Siri, a move that bolsters Google’s position in its competition with OpenAI, which previously struck its own partnership to integrate ChatGPT into iPhones.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Adding White to a young crop bursting in talent thanks to the likes of Ball, Miller and Knueppel only bolsters the Hornets’ chances to end the playoff drought.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Increasing protections for renters The SRS Act bolsters accountability measures for landlords and takes steps to increase protections for renters.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The trade bolsters the front court of a Celtics team that lost Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford in the offseason.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
The initiative bolsters Walmart’s growing health and wellness footprint, including services like Better Care Services, LillyDirect Integration, and pharmacy delivery.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
This bolsters my opinion that whoever drives the car should choose the music.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Amazon has been increasingly encroaching on Walmart’s turf, even as Walmart bolsters its e-commerce operations, signaling its intent to further expand its physical footprint and grocery offerings.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Wangerheim bolsters United head coach Marc Skinner’s attacking ranks, joining Schuller and Norway forward Elisabeth Terland, while striker Rachel Williams, 38, has left the club for Leicester City this window, as The Athletic reported last week.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Gemini will be used to revamp Siri, a move that bolsters Google’s position in its competition with OpenAI, which previously struck its own partnership to integrate ChatGPT into iPhones.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolsters
Verb
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Nexus One now supports job-aware observability, allowing operators to correlate network behavior directly with GPU workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Strategic movement, however, preserves neuromuscular connections, supports healthy blood flow, and helps the body maintain strength and mobility.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The stronger-than-expected jobs report reinforces the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady at its meeting last month, marking its first pause after three consecutive cuts at the end of 2025, experts said.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The modern version of mindfulness just reinforces separation.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The playoff brackets will be released Saturday at noon.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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See the Kentucky high school basketball Sweet 16 brackets for the boys and girls here.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Beyond a mere merger of assets, this union could jeopardize the ancillary market ecosystem that sustains theatrical filmmaking.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Forget about climbing the ladder, Capricorn — 2026 is about building something that truly sustains you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Afternoon light sweeps across the terrace, casting long shadows along arches and curved walls.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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At nearly 745 feet above sea level, the vast arches of the Temple of Jupiter Anxur, from the first century BC, still command the shore.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On the street, the Mazda3 hatchback carries itself with a restrained yet purposeful elegance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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But there is no place in North America that approaches the scale and complexity of New York’s system, which carries more than 5 million people daily.—
Jonathan Cohn,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beyond them, the concrete of the 21st century falls away, replaced by creamy pillars and marble paving stretching into the distance, with green hills beyond.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Reducing bureaucracy and streamlining industry fees are key pillars of achieving sustenance and making Nigerian producers competitive.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a league that still recites diversity statements and upholds Rooney Rule interview requirements, no Black head coaches were hired.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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That support has given me the strength to keep pushing forward, for integrity, accountability, and a sport that truly upholds the values that brought us together to compete.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Bolsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolsters. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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