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as in to reinforce
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 bolster
Pol Ballús, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The surge in American millionaires was bolstered by robust stock market returns, with the S&P 500 jumping more than 23% last year.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 June 2025
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Neither has expanded Medicaid coverage through the 2010 Affordable Care Act, a key tool that researchers have found bolsters patients' financial security by protecting them from big medical bills and debt.
—Noam Levey, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Newcastle had been monitoring him, but their biggest priority to bolster the goalkeeping area was, and still is, Burnley’s James Trafford.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The surge in American millionaires was bolstered by robust stock market returns, with the S&P 500 jumping more than 23% last year.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 June 2025
Noun
Cue the viridian green of the new Amedeo bed, with its padded structure and fine silk upholstery entirely hand-embroidered with a jungle motif that continues on the bedspread and the bolster pillows, or the deep red of the Pascal armchair with a dragon embroidered on the back.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Neither has expanded Medicaid coverage through the 2010 Affordable Care Act, a key tool that researchers have found bolsters patients' financial security by protecting them from big medical bills and debt.
—Noam Levey, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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However, the umbrella did tip over during high winds, but fortunately sustained no damage from any of the falls.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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The deal, which took two years to negotiate, halted decades of lawsuits over the harm federal dams had caused to the salmon that had sustained those tribes culturally and economically for thousands of years.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The Verve Therapeutics acquisition reinforces Eli Lilly’s position as an attractive investment opportunity, supported by strong demand for its obesity treatments and successful diversification into high-potential therapeutic areas.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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That comes after Trump has broadly praised Israel's aggressive campaign against Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, reinforcing a hawkish stance that bolsters Israel's right-wing leadership in its operations—not only against Iran but also in Gaza and the West Bank.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Guests entered through the concrete arches, voids, and interlock spaces of the sprawling complex, which was built over four decades by the Catalan sculptor of the same name, and headed up one of the Escher-like staircases to view the jewels.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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The property off Highway 1 resembles your own private headlands park with unparalleled panoramic views of the sea arches and the coastline.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Meta supports federal legislation that requires app stores to get parental approval whenever a teen under 16 downloads an app.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
18 June 2025
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The new platform was designed to be more intuitive and fashion-forward to better support textile industry users in compliance, product development, sourcing and education.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Others are situated in the bottom bracket (that is, where the cranks meet the bike frame).—
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani,
Wired News,
20 June 2025
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This means another festive contest against a traditional ‘Big Six’ side — 15 of their previous 26 Premier League Christmas fixtures have come against those in that bracket — where Villa will be hoping to turn around their usually dismal festive form.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The 21-year-old champion was photographed carrying her trophy in a full Miu Miu outfit, pairing pieces from the brand’s spring 2024 collection with metallic sneakers from her upcoming collaboration with New Balance.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Courage Courage is one of the four pillars of my leadership framework.—
Mick Hunt,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The real legacy Legacy is a pillar of KC2026’s very purpose.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Verb
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One of the best ways to uphold network connectivity is to have multiple backup services in place that activate in the event of an outage.—
Sander Barens,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The justices ruled 7-2 to uphold a Biden administration rule that regulates unserialized firearms called ghost guns.—
Melissa Quinn
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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