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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
a brace buttressed the wall
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as in reinforced
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
a mass of circumstantial evidence buttresses the prosecutor's case
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Recent Examples of buttressed
That conversation was buttressed by one agency, Lacara, promoting Twinnin to unrepresented actors including the parents of those under the age of 18.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
For Zumthor, who collaborated with the firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the process was buttressed by a mutual trust and the freedom to pursue his vision to its full extent.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
In the cases before the Supreme Court as well as the wage case before Hall, there is no suggestion that lawyers intentionally buttressed their arguments with phony precedents in order to win an unfair advantage.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Those exceptional young talents in Sir Alex Ferguson’s double-winning team were buttressed by the experience of Peter Schmeichel (32), Steve Bruce (35), Gary Pallister (30), Denis Irwin (30) and Eric Cantona (29).
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Too weak to resist Echard’s weathering, the works’ protective textile must be buttressed, even if only by common kitchen foil.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Nearly half of all American men aged eighteen to forty-nine maintain an online sports-betting account, a statistic surely buttressed by a multibillion-dollar advertising blitz.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The city and county’s combined $20 million for phase two will be buttressed by $8 million in private donations, Kahn said.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
This was autonomy buttressed by evidence and clinical acumen.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
For Zumthor, who collaborated with the firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the process was buttressed by a mutual trust and the freedom to pursue his vision to its full extent.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
In the cases before the Supreme Court as well as the wage case before Hall, there is no suggestion that lawyers intentionally buttressed their arguments with phony precedents in order to win an unfair advantage.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Those exceptional young talents in Sir Alex Ferguson’s double-winning team were buttressed by the experience of Peter Schmeichel (32), Steve Bruce (35), Gary Pallister (30), Denis Irwin (30) and Eric Cantona (29).
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Too weak to resist Echard’s weathering, the works’ protective textile must be buttressed, even if only by common kitchen foil.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Nearly half of all American men aged eighteen to forty-nine maintain an online sports-betting account, a statistic surely buttressed by a multibillion-dollar advertising blitz.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The city and county’s combined $20 million for phase two will be buttressed by $8 million in private donations, Kahn said.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
This was autonomy buttressed by evidence and clinical acumen.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttressed
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The homeowner and Nichols both sustained head injuries in an altercation, police said.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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The study showed a growing share of patients who sustained these injuries had accidents linked to e-bikes or e-scooters.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The patriotic ethos of Cold War–era public schools reinforced his sense of American ideals.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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When aligned with purpose and executed with thoughtfulness, the brand experience becomes a living ecosystem, constantly reinforced by meaningful interactions.—
Terri Liebler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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Anton Forsberg made 27 saves in his third shutout of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings greatly bolstered their playoff chances with a 1-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Other preventive programs have been initiated or bolstered in recent years.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Cazzola said the removal of the original crosswalk carried symbolic weight for the LGBTQ community.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Kreider was able to direct a pass to Carlsson, who carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, danced past winger Ty Dellandrea, and roofed a shot past Askarov.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In response, our customers are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond, supported by long-term agreements with their customers.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a statement after the signing, State Department of Education spokesperson Andrea Dearden said the governor’s proclamation supported students’ First Amendment rights, and that the agency encourages all students to take part in activities and organizations that matter to them.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2026
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The governor’s map was challenged in court, with several lower court rulings against it, but it was ultimately upheld by the Florida Supreme Court in July 2025.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Again, if that case had been brought in a post-ACA 7 California state court, the district’s discriminatory policies would have been upheld.—
Alison Somin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Buttressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttressed. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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