Synonyms of bolsters

bolsters 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bolster

1

as in supports

to hold up or serve as a foundation for

used additional beams to bolster the ceiling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supports
• sustains
• carries
• upholds
• stays
• underpins
• undergirds
• bears
• shores (up)
• buttresses
• braces
• underlies
• steadies
• props (up)
• trusses

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reinforces
• supports
• proves
• confirms
• corroborates
• backs
• establishes
• shores (up)
• substantiates
• buttresses
• verifies
• affirms
• validates
• avouches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermines
• weakens
• undercuts

bolsters

2 of 2

noun

plural of bolster

as in brackets

Related Words

• brackets
• arches
• pillars
• columns
• girders
• bearings
• stands
• supports
• pedestals
• pilasters
• cantilevers
• pegs
• struts
• mounts
• buttresses
• spurs
• stakes
• reinforcements
• shores
• underpinnings
• props
• crutches
• shorings
• mountings
• stanchions
• stilts
• stays
• foundations
• posts
• trusses
• braces
• frames
• bases

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bolsters

Verb

Marketing material for the serum asserts that mineral-rich comfrey bolsters bones, tendons and ligaments and noni stimulates circulation and supports detoxification. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Now, their emergence in AEW bolsters the company’s tag team division. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The move bolsters a Rays rotation that entered the day ranked third in the American League in ERA and nets New York a trio of prospects in right-hander Gary Gill Hill, infielder Émilien Pitre and outfielder Aidan Smith. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Despite losing in the 5th place match, Atlanta bolsters its playoff creds by jumping over several teams to move up from 14th place. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The driver's seat side bolsters on the Coupe and Spider are also adjustable. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

The White House said Tuesday's announcement from Sherrill bolsters the need for Congress to pass the president's signature SAVE America Act, which would significantly retool the administration of American elections. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 21 July 2026

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