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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
used additional beams to bolster the ceiling
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as in reinforced
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 bolstered
On Saturday, the city’s decade-long quest, bolstered by hundreds of hours of volunteer efforts and $4 million in community donations and grants, finally paid off with the opening of the 6,200-square-foot SunCoast Market Co-Op located at 600 Palm Avenue.
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Its durable galvanized steel frame is bolstered with composite walls and insulation designed to withstand all climates — even extreme weather conditions like earthquakes and strong winds.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Warsh, who served at the central bank from 2006 to 2011, was openly critical of quantitative easing during and after the financial crisis, a stance that has bolstered his standing with investors wary of inflation and fiscal dominance.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The company was also bolstered by a strong performance from beauty retailer Sephora.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, her glam was soft and even-toned, bolstered only by a sharp baby wing of black liner, highlight on her nose and a faded taupe hue on her lips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Braves further bolstered their bullpen Sunday, re-signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
This soothing cream, bolstered by helps repair irritated or compromised skin while reducing redness.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Your 2nd House of Finances and your 8th House of Sharing are bolstered by the opposition of Mars and Jupiter.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Its durable galvanized steel frame is bolstered with composite walls and insulation designed to withstand all climates — even extreme weather conditions like earthquakes and strong winds.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Warsh, who served at the central bank from 2006 to 2011, was openly critical of quantitative easing during and after the financial crisis, a stance that has bolstered his standing with investors wary of inflation and fiscal dominance.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The company was also bolstered by a strong performance from beauty retailer Sephora.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, her glam was soft and even-toned, bolstered only by a sharp baby wing of black liner, highlight on her nose and a faded taupe hue on her lips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Braves further bolstered their bullpen Sunday, re-signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
This soothing cream, bolstered by helps repair irritated or compromised skin while reducing redness.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Your 2nd House of Finances and your 8th House of Sharing are bolstered by the opposition of Mars and Jupiter.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolstered
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The home sustained damage to the second floor.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Middle school is the inflection point where sustained attention either begins to be scaffolded, or quietly erodes under constant digital interruption.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Those sessions reinforced her love of the sport, and reignited her desire to compete.—
Alice Park,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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Buildings reinforced by sandbags against possible air strikes in Kyiv on Thursday.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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One fan entered Melbourne Park with a grounds pass, bought dozens of burgers and carried them out for his friends to eat.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some are on the small side so they can be easily carried once filled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The lower level would serve as an assembly and event space for weddings, baptisms, birthdays and cultural events, supported by a full kitchen and bar service during social events.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Post, digital and visual effects are supported by Screen NSW and Screen Queensland.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The decision also upheld a lower-court ruling on TPS protections for Haitians.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ordinance clarifies existing rules and ensures they are upheld by county contractors, grantees and leaseholders.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Bolstered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolstered. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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