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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
Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
Cortese’s bill would bolster school districts that primarily rely on state funds and typically receive less overall funding than districts in areas supported by higher property taxes.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Taking a cue from the drapery and matching bolster, Mackin splashed the trim in Farrow & Ball's French Gray (No. 18) to standout against walls painted in Sherwin-Williams' Alabaster.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Sales of Eternal Sunshine were bolstered by its availability in a variety of permutations released for the Brighter Days Ahead launch.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2025
Cortese’s bill would bolster school districts that primarily rely on state funds and typically receive less overall funding than districts in areas supported by higher property taxes.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
Skip the standards with sham and follow the Euros with the bolster or lumbar.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Taking a cue from the drapery and matching bolster, Mackin splashed the trim in Farrow & Ball's French Gray (No. 18) to standout against walls painted in Sherwin-Williams' Alabaster.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolster
Verb
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While no structures were damaged in the fire, firefighters sustained minor injuries.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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One child who had sustained a head injury before the strikes took place died in the evacuation, the religious authority said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This performance reinforces their value not just to the Selection Committee, but to analysts, fans, and bettors seeking a competitive edge.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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By gathering for the event, participants reinforce their commitment to breaking the cycle of abuse and neglect, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The wheel arches are somewhat squared off with rugged plastic surrounds to resist damage.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hayes Skimmers Ballet Flat Made to hug your arches and support the natural alignment of your feet, these square-toe ballet flats belong in your spring wardrobe.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The survey, conducted in late March among 1,500 voters, found that, while 83% of Democrats support financial assistance to Kyiv, 79% of Republicans oppose it.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The organization supports the youth of St. Thomas through basketball mentorships.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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There were so many physical scenes and heavy emotions carried throughout.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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For all their strong-arm tactics, these two carry themselves as formidable businessmen.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After so much death, the Millers, pillars of the Jackson community, now have a 5-year-old son, Benjamin (Ezra Benedict Agbonkhese).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In short, science reveals that sleep is a pillar of human overall health.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Jena, Louisiana — An immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its effort to deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, upholding one of the deportation grounds cited by the government.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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In February 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit largely upheld Judge Failla’s decision, affirming the dismissal of the federal claims.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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