BOLSTERS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

bolsters 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bolster

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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bolsters

2 of 2

noun

plural of bolster

as in brackets

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The Justice Department also argues that the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that states may ban transgender girls from female sports team bolsters its case. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 July 2026 In a broadly sweet, vivacious and gorgeously sung set Tuesday, that sentiment revealed the moral clarity that bolsters her songs about devotion and intimacy. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Some analysts push back, saying a Libya pact bolsters US diplomatic efforts in Africa. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 If successful, the experimental therapy could deliver an immune rejuvenation breakthrough – one that bolsters the immune system rather than targeting a specific pathogen or disease. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Langeliers bolsters All-Star bid Langeliers became just the second A’s player to hit at least 20 home runs in four straight seasons, following Khris Davis, who did so from 2016 through 2019. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 The art collection bolsters the cheerful, polychromatic spirit of the interiors. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 This 31% Prime Day discount only bolsters that recommendation. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 Recent news also bolsters your relevance and placement in AI search results, which is important since half of B2B buyers start their purchasing journey in an AI chatbot. — Heather Kelly, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolsters

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Launched in 2014, the program supports survivors and documents abuse linked to water access in informal settlements.

— Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026
Ownership supports Breslow's long-term vision, and the team's recent success is winning over skeptical fans as the trade deadline approaches.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of supports

Verb

This scale of disruption reinforces the need for leaders and teams to continually learn and adapt.

— Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Each episode gives Ossoff new material and reinforces the argument Kemp and Dooley made during the runoff that Republicans needed a political newcomer without a long record.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of reinforces

Noun

The Spaniards have taken the air out of the balls, played keep-away, erected a flawless defensive fortress, and hijacked tournament brackets from far more direct teams like France and England.

— Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Galatea surveyed over 2,000 people worldwide, with 97% of participants identifying as women across multiple age brackets.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of brackets

Verb

The pacing sometimes goes slack, but even when the narrative starts wandering, Simple Town boasts a goofy magnetism that sustains the movie astonishingly well.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
At least this time, the voice of my people, deprived of their rights by the zombie state and the American government that sustains it, was heard.

— Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026

Definition of sustains

Noun

Police and firefighters were seen calling out to the man, but video from KTLA showed the man ignoring officials and pacing atop one of the bridge arches.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Ben Affleck would very much like a side of golden arches to go along with his pair of gilded Oscars, thank you very much!

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

Definition of arches

Noun

An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The Formation’s positioning is multi-pronged, but the three main pillars support a platform that is taking shape as a global community, an event business and professional network for women who love Formula 1.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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