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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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Also, Japanese knives are thinner and lighter than regular Western knives, because traditional Japanese knives have no bolster, which is the band that joins the blade of the knife to its handle.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The natural rattan wicker basket is woven tightly, concealing what’s stored inside, and it’s bolstered with a lightweight metal frame.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Mamdani is unelectable: His economic policies would set New York City back and his stance on Israel bolsters hate.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Also, Japanese knives are thinner and lighter than regular Western knives, because traditional Japanese knives have no bolster, which is the band that joins the blade of the knife to its handle.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Noun
The poll comes after Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and federalized the Metropolitan Police Department in early August in an attempt to bolster public safety.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The natural rattan wicker basket is woven tightly, concealing what’s stored inside, and it’s bolstered with a lightweight metal frame.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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Since the war, officials have suggested Israel would sustain what would amount to an air occupation of Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Police reported that the woman sustained an injury under her left eye and was transported to a hospital.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These forms of intimacy between a couple reinforce one another; sharing their emotions with one another will enhance physical closeness in turn, and vice versa.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Economists hit the nail on the head with the latest U.S. inflation report, reinforcing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The motorized arch is a smidge longer than that on the Hug and thus will reach the P-spot more easily.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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In footage shared by the MLB, the couple can be seen standing on the field — with Kristine in a white gown and Mark in a black tux — by a pair of floral arches.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Another substantial difference was that my dad had 400,000-plus [NASA] people supporting him, while Ed had Tenzing [Norgay] and a small supporting cast of expedition Sherpas and climbers.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Detroit Sandwich Week is a five-day event with a mission to support local businesses during the period between Christmas and New Year’s.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Professional tennis is also played through a single elimination bracket.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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When making Roth conversions, Gagne weighs clients’ current tax brackets and other deduction phaseouts.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Each of the 11 charges against the men carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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According to California law, if convicted, the charge carries a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Police said no injuries have been reported, but the explosion sparked a massive blaze that sent black pillars of smoke into the sky and caused oil to rain down over the region.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The creation of the Colorado NHL Alumni Association formed under strong pillars.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump sued and the state Supreme Court upheld the results on a 4-3 vote on Dec. 14, 2020.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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For leaders, the mandate is clear: design organizations where humans and machines collaborate productively, safeguard fiduciary responsibility, and uphold trust—even when part of the stewardship rests with algorithms.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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