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as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
used additional beams to bolster the ceiling
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as in reinforcing
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 bolstering
Moreover, higher prices could be bolstering the number as well.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
For Webtoon, last month’s initial Disney announcement followed a positive earnings report, bolstering the Webtoon stock that had sunk more than 60% following its IPO.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Acquiring Mellanox and its InfiniBand solutions has been a big part of Nvidia's data center strategy, bolstering its capabilities on the networking technology used for chip-to-chip communication.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Republican lawmakers are upping the pressure on GOP leaders to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies set to expire at year’s end for those with Affordable Care Act coverage, bolstering similar demands from Democrats as part of government funding talks.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Besides bolstering SonyLIV’s Hindi-language slate, Khan’s top priorities include strengthening the platform’s audience in other language markets.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Florence Bangalie and Kearney Dickie are middle blockers, with Ainsley Fachner and Kaya Kasdon bolstering the defense.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The L’Oréal Paris event, part of its ethos of bolstering women’s empowerment, will be broadcast live on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Roblox and L’Oréal Paris websites.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Another bill introduced in August wants to tackle the problem by bolstering domestic manufacturing of cranes.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
For Webtoon, last month’s initial Disney announcement followed a positive earnings report, bolstering the Webtoon stock that had sunk more than 60% following its IPO.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Acquiring Mellanox and its InfiniBand solutions has been a big part of Nvidia's data center strategy, bolstering its capabilities on the networking technology used for chip-to-chip communication.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Republican lawmakers are upping the pressure on GOP leaders to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies set to expire at year’s end for those with Affordable Care Act coverage, bolstering similar demands from Democrats as part of government funding talks.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Besides bolstering SonyLIV’s Hindi-language slate, Khan’s top priorities include strengthening the platform’s audience in other language markets.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Florence Bangalie and Kearney Dickie are middle blockers, with Ainsley Fachner and Kaya Kasdon bolstering the defense.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The L’Oréal Paris event, part of its ethos of bolstering women’s empowerment, will be broadcast live on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Roblox and L’Oréal Paris websites.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Another bill introduced in August wants to tackle the problem by bolstering domestic manufacturing of cranes.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolstering
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Average all-in sustaining costs (AISC) for major producers hover between $1,080 and $1,220 per ounce.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This helps explain the S & P 500 churning to records without sustaining even a 3% pullback since May, placing valuations at cycle highs, while also creating room for disappointment or fatigue even if the Fed delivers as hoped .—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This dual character — part professional market, part popular celebration — is increasingly setting Cádiz apart from conventional festivals, reinforcing its potential.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Prompt recalls help prevent accidents, protect vulnerable consumers, and hold manufacturers accountable, reinforcing trust in product safety standards and regulatory oversight.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sweet almond, cucumber, flaxseed, broccoli, rice bran, rose hip, and radish oils are all present to deliver high-impact antioxidant power, barrier-supporting omega fatty acids, and the healthy radiance of someone who gets their daily serving of greens.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 1981, Redford established the Sundance Institute at the site aimed at supporting emerging filmmakers, screenwriters, and other artists outside the mainstream Hollywood system.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Episode 5 opens with a postal worker’s 2020 account of seeing Sellers naked in the woods, with his face covered, carrying a child’s jacket.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ecological changes, including more time for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying bugs to bite you.—
Sara Schilling,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
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In other words, the leaders need to be the leaders while upholding the standards set forth by the coaching staff – a staff that had offseason turnover limited to one full-timer – while educating and guiding the younger players.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, Barrett and Chief Justice John Roberts, who is also conservative, joined liberal Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson in a ruling upholding a lower court order that unfroze $2 billion in foreign aid.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But whatever the reason, if users aren’t staying, your trust score is going to take a hit.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Bolstering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolstering. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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