buttressing

present participle of buttress
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as in reinforcing
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 buttressing Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility. Book Marks august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025 Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility. Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025 The papacy of John Paul II drew other lines, reining in liberation theology, insisting on moral truths, and buttressing church authority. R. R. Reno, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2018
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Verb
  • Her friend and the owner of the car was taken to the hospital after sustaining minor injuries.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Church member Greg Mikat was shot three times, according to the GoFundMe his sister has organized, sustaining injuries to his leg and chest and remains hospitalized, after confronting the gunman.
    Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And, of course, vice versa, reinforcing the disparity for those in peripheral locations.
    Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Each item is intimately tied to the library space, reinforcing Assouline’s belief that a library is not merely a room but a sanctuary for ideas, aesthetics, and meaningful objects.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Beautiful clean coal has been a reliable energy source supporting American communities and economic growth for generations.
    John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.
    Amie Parnes, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After a wholly inactive offseason outside of the draft, Golden State is bolstering its rotation with not a moment to spare until training camp.
    Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Certain young players continued to stand out, bolstering their case.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The suspect, Jihad Al-Shamie, was not carrying a firearm and the only shots fired were by responding law enforcement officers, Watson said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Amato cautioned that even if the method works, carrying a pregnancy at an advanced age poses significant health risks.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Their work reflects the evolving nature of law while upholding the principles that define its foundation.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Crafted to adapt to the unique demands of each story, the guide provides flexibility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
    Nashville Tennessean, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Buttressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttressing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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