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as in supports
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
used additional beams to bolster the ceiling
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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
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Recent Examples of bolsters
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
This new paradigm focuses on tapping into contextual intelligence underpinned by data insights, which bolsters customer knowledge and is essential for building meaningful engagement for the business and its customers.
—Rajiv Shesh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Combined with Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina’s score, this soundscape bolsters the fights and emotional flashbacks alike with no degree of subtlety.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The researchers’ conclusion about the importance of Zone 0 clearing bolsters the foundation for the new regulation mandating the five-foot clearance in areas of very high fire hazard, experts said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
On the contrary, our struggle bolsters your right to your identity.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
The creation of a green economy that improves our environment, creates viable union careers, bolsters the middle class, generates economic stimulus, and lowers overall energy costs is a priority.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
That information bolsters medical research, treatment services and training opportunities that benefit the lives of people with disabilities.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The law extends the 2017 tax cuts, ends taxes on tips and overtime, and bolsters border security, among other things.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Using such vessels bolsters the military capability of any country.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
This new paradigm focuses on tapping into contextual intelligence underpinned by data insights, which bolsters customer knowledge and is essential for building meaningful engagement for the business and its customers.
—Rajiv Shesh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Combined with Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina’s score, this soundscape bolsters the fights and emotional flashbacks alike with no degree of subtlety.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
The researchers’ conclusion about the importance of Zone 0 clearing bolsters the foundation for the new regulation mandating the five-foot clearance in areas of very high fire hazard, experts said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
On the contrary, our struggle bolsters your right to your identity.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
The creation of a green economy that improves our environment, creates viable union careers, bolsters the middle class, generates economic stimulus, and lowers overall energy costs is a priority.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
That information bolsters medical research, treatment services and training opportunities that benefit the lives of people with disabilities.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The law extends the 2017 tax cuts, ends taxes on tips and overtime, and bolsters border security, among other things.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolsters
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In short, civility supports innovation, and innovation drives success.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Retail traders differ—100% of their trades lack customers, which supports the $0 gross receipts position.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Research reinforces this insight.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That distinction keeps you compliant and reinforces trust with fans.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Batch tabletop miniatures for a weekend campaign, produce cosplay armor sections that fit together cleanly, or prototype brackets and housings for clients with consistent results.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bears in the brackets often have a great storyline that showcases the challenges of survival in Katmai.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to providing a safety net, Medicaid prevents higher downstream costs, sustains employment and independence, and strengthens communities in ways that benefit the entire economy.—
Our Place,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At high elevations, cold air turns heavy monsoon precipitation into snowfall that sustains the ice.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Green Street’s impressive large white arches — referred to as wickets and reaching 25 feet in height — also incorporate design elements of Everything Changes with a Dream with maple-leaf patterns similar to the large sculpture.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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The palatial property looks like it has been uprooted from Italy with terracotta tiles on the roof and rows of Renaissance arches.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The back went for 96 yards on 25 carries in the Chargers’ win over Denver last October.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cable viewers can watch the tournament on Tennis Channel, while cord-cutters can livestream on a live TV streaming service that carries the network, including Sling Blue with Sports Extra.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Harried enjoyed a colorful green and purple display with vast pillars reaching high into the sky, as well as a subtle green glow as activity began to wane.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Through repetition, employees learn that the vision stays constant—only the tactics for achieving these pillars change.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a public institution, UVU upholds First Amendment rights and fosters an environment where ideas – popular or controversial – can be exchanged freely, energetically, and civilly.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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If the appeals court upholds the block, the dispute is likely to advance to the Supreme Court.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Bolsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolsters. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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