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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
Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 May 2026
This will help reduce your attack surface and bolster your defenses against AI-powered phishing.
—Tom Kellermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Each end is equipped with a removable bolster pillow to create a cozy spot to undo your laces at the end of the day, while the interior cubby is spacious enough to hold anything from vibrant bedding to seasonal decor.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Senate Republicans briefly contemplated a measure that would have provided a billion dollars to bolster ballroom security, but that provision has since been dropped from a larger GOP bill.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 May 2026
This will help reduce your attack surface and bolster your defenses against AI-powered phishing.
—Tom Kellermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
Benefiting from the respite, the 154-pound wing bolsters the second-year club to win the MLS Cup, which won’t be played until Dec. 18.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Each end is equipped with a removable bolster pillow to create a cozy spot to undo your laces at the end of the day, while the interior cubby is spacious enough to hold anything from vibrant bedding to seasonal decor.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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And in part, that’s because the technology that sustains it has become so complicated and so complex that no one can be across all of it.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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The carefree, hyper-commercial fantasy once sold by the music industry feels harder to sustain in an era shaped by economic anxiety, climate dread, burnout culture, and perpetual online consciousness.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Economic analysis in the January 2026 White House Council of Economic Advisors report reinforces the advantages of this approach.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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It is also intended to support rehabilitation, repairing harm to the community and those directly impacted by the offender’s action, and reinforcing community norms and values.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The structure can be a homemade or a commercial trellis, arch, obelisk, or lattice wall.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Come for the arch, bitchy humor promised by the title and the director’s general social media brand; stay for the unabashed sweetness of the enterprise; leave with the distinct sense that there’s more to Firstman than his online persona.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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And even many doctors didn't know how to support her.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Staying hydrated, eating nutritious meals, and seeking medical advice for severe dryness or other symptoms can support your recovery.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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But Everton could do with planning for the future in central defence, perhaps by finding an emerging talent in the 18- to 21-year-old age bracket who could eventually displace Keane or Tarkowski.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Then Levu entered the batter’s box with two outs and hit the home run that sent USC (43-15) back to Los Angeles for a break before the NCAA tournament brackets are revealed Sunday night.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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What to read next However, one hurdle will be making sure there is enough wind to carry the dandelion drones.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Memorial Day also carries a message to not have more wars.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Businesses are no longer viewed solely as economic actors, but as pillars of stability tasked with educating and orienting their teams and customers.—
Tatevik Simonyan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The hub aligns with Hellmann’s Forward2030 strategy, strengthening the company’s fashion vertical as one of the pillars of long-term growth within its global network.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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For example, Dick Cheney’s 2008 address to the graduates emphasized the Coast Guard legacy and role in homeland security and commended the class on its motto to defend the Constitution and uphold high standards.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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They were found guilty at trial in 2023, and their convictions were unanimously upheld by a federal appellate panel in July.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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