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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
Toby Overdorf, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
The countries also agreed to bolster defense and deterrence, including by expanding three-way military exercises and strengthening Japan and South Korea's military capabilities, according to a joint statement released after the meeting.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
For people with back issues, a bolster or blanket under the knees can relieve pressure from the lower back.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 July 2024
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Verb
Such changes would bolster domestic manufacturing, generate good-paying jobs and reduce dependence on imports from China and Russia.
—Toby Overdorf, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
The countries also agreed to bolster defense and deterrence, including by expanding three-way military exercises and strengthening Japan and South Korea's military capabilities, according to a joint statement released after the meeting.
—Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
The braided side bolsters can also be reshaped to fit around a dog’s body to be even more comforting.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
For people with back issues, a bolster or blanket under the knees can relieve pressure from the lower back.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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Local authorities will be responsible for releasing the identities of those involved in the crash, along with details about any injuries sustained.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Those worries, however, have since transferred to captain Brady Tkachuk, who might not yet be ready to return to Ottawa’s lineup due to an injury sustained at the tournament.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now, Trump’s executive order banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports has further reinforced her sense of ostracization.—
Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Her plan, Jud said, was probably only reinforced after his mom endured the death of Regenhardt on April 25, 2023.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Most extra-large models are far too wide in the toe box, and too roomy in the arch.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
13 Feb. 2025
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The return of the McDonald's Snack Wrap has already created quite a buzz — but that's not the only beloved item returning to the golden arches.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For example, the USDA invested about $6.6 billion to support rural development between 2017 and 2021, but only about $138 million went to tribal communities.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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He was quickly followed up by Hawke, who used the question to galvanize audiences to go out and support subversive filmmaking.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Fortunately, Arizona has provided a helpful hint for filling out your brackets in the office pool.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Some of the questions sent to the governor included: What is fairer about the changes proposed to the state’s tax brackets?—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.—
Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Messi carries that burden into a ‘25 campaign that could not be beginning any more ambitiously for Inter Miami -- with three matches within seven days.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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There he is befriended by Tommy, a seeming pillar of the community.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Germany could be one of the countries most exposed to tariffs if they are implemented as exports are a key pillar for its economy.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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These convictions along with a 30-year prison sentenced were upheld in February 2025 by a federal appeals court.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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The concept of pricing carbon earned Yale economist William Nordhaus a Nobel Prize, and the approach has been upheld in federal court.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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