bolstering

verb

Definition of bolsteringnext
present participle of bolster
1
as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for used additional beams to bolster the ceiling

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2
as in reinforcing
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 Synonyms for bolstering
  1. sustaining
  2. reinforcing
  3. supporting
  4. carrying
  5. upholding
  6. staying
Verb
  • McCaffrey played in four games this season before sustaining a season-ending PCL injury.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • These particles, often generated as byproducts of the fusion reactions, play a crucial role in sustaining the plasma temperature and overall efficiency.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • Upgrading and reinforcing the offensive line has to be a top priority in the offseason.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Related Story Additionally, the project explores how to transform fibrous fragments collected during water treatment into new textile products, reinforcing the project’s commitment to the circular economy.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • To stay ahead, North American governments will need to double down on supporting industry with strategic incentives—like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act—to spur R&D and accelerate growth for a new generation of manufacturers.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Founder and visionary Gabrielle Chanel collaborated with the leading filmmakers of her time, drawing inspiration from and supporting her fellow artistic peers.
    Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporting
Verb
  • The secure communications bill was directed at the platforms providing the secure, end-to-end communications rather than the networks carrying the traffic.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • In her now-iconic speech on her 21st birthday, the future Queen famously pledged her lifelong devotion to upholding the Commonwealth and preserving the crown.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • No one will admit it, but that group is also tasked with upholding the legitimacy of the operation.
    Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of upholding
Verb
  • The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Always evolving, Mima isn’t content with staying the same.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of staying
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