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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
Trefis Team, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The growth of both Xiaomi and BYD comes as Tesla continues to lose market share in the world’s largest auto industry to China’s domestic firms, which — bolstered by generous state subsidies — have been ramping up their work in recent years.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Turn your neck to one side and rest your head on the bolster.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Overall: Very Strong Overall, despite the stock's elevated valuation, META remains an attractive investment opportunity, bolstered by its strong underlying performance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The growth of both Xiaomi and BYD comes as Tesla continues to lose market share in the world’s largest auto industry to China’s domestic firms, which — bolstered by generous state subsidies — have been ramping up their work in recent years.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
Rest your forearms on the ground on each side of the bolster.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Turn your neck to one side and rest your head on the bolster.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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Diana, her boyfriend Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul died in the crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel while Fayed's bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones, sustained serious injuries.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The inequalities in tennis serve to sustain the very gendered stereotypes that defenders of the status quo claim were eradicated many years ago.—
Gavriella Epstein-Lightman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Dodgers are heavy favorites to defend their World Series crown, and a two-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series last week only reinforced their front-runner status.—
Mark Ross,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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In 2017, the La Jolla Development Permit Review Committee approved a project to reinforce the lower third of the bluff with erodible concrete.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But what happened a month later seemed more important in the arch of Cozens’ story.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Bristling body armor includes slats in the front wheel arches to relieve air pressure from rotating wheels.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2025
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The council’s decision comes after a lengthy discussion centered around the city’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity program, an initiative that attempts to support communities disproportionately facing barriers to starting cannabis businesses.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Thorne on March 23 joined 100,000 parents who support the Smartphone Free Childhood Pact, a pledge not to give children smartphones until the age of 14.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So maybe there’s more justice for people of all age brackets having to reckon with hard feelings or good feelings and new things.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dive into March Madness with The Athletic Projecting the bracket | March Madness 2025 | Players to watch Kim Mulkey and the Tigers clawed their way through a trendy Florida State squad, closing their second-round beatdown up a full 30 points after being up just one at halftime.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The charges carry a possible 5-year prison sentence.—
Rosemary Westwood,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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Simpson, 90, isn’t worthy of carrying their luggage — not theirs, not anyone else’s on the list.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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To combat these effects, conservation efforts, sustainable agriculture, and global restoration initiatives are essential to preserving forests as pillars of climate resilience and food sustainability.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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While representing different pillars of hip-hop, 50 and Kanye have been pop-culture fixtures for more than two decades.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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To uphold the best of this European tradition now will require more from liberals than just a defense of the old continent against the new.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ensuring accountability Beyond mere storage, the National Archives plays a vital role in upholding democracy.—
Elizabeth Call,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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