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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
Hayden Field, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
That bolstered traders’ hopes that Trump sees tariffs as merely a tool for negotiation, rather than as a long-term policy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 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
Shortly after his inauguration last month, President Trump introduced Stargate, a joint venture between OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank to bolster U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure.
—Hayden Field, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
That bolstered traders’ hopes that Trump sees tariffs as merely a tool for negotiation, rather than as a long-term policy.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 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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Damage was sustained to four city garbage trucks and four businesses, including a Brooks Brothers store and a Chase Bank, the department said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The market had put faith in a sector-wide turnaround after stellar results from Cartier owner Richemont, but sustained weakness in LVMH’s fashion and leather goods and wines and spirits segments pointed to further divergence in the sector.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Offering health-conscious customers discounts or cash-back rewards for buying healthy items reinforces positive behavior while strengthening customer loyalty.—
Jon Jacobson,
Forbes,
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
Noun
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On the fifth floor, a 6,000-square-foot space called the Pedder Arcade has a distinctly Wong Kar-wai feel, punctuated by broad arches and spinning overhead fans.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The couple shared a romantic photo on Instagram together of Allen down on one knee in front of Steinfeld, with both surrounded by an arch of pink and red roses in front of a body of water.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
7 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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Our top pick, the Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper, does a great job at being soft without being too soft, keeping you supported with its thick wool and cotton layers.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
18 Feb. 2025
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For complete state team and individual brackets, go to mshsl.org/sports-and-activities/wrestling.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, taxpayers should familiarize themselves with the new 2025 tax brackets, which may affect refund amounts.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Furman, who chaired President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, argues that this approach carries similar risks to those that damaged the Biden economic legacy.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Earth's upper crust contains around 3.5% iron, and dust generated on impact would carry these nutrients into the ocean, along with any additional iron that might be carried by the asteroid.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Foundational pillars of our culture and our history came through so much sacrifice and so much collective experience.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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The team behind new research on the topic suggests that measuring whether gravitational waves from black hole mergers are right- or left-handed can tell us if the Cosmological Principle — an absolute pillar of astronomy — holds true.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On Monday, a federal judge upheld the original arbitration award.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Until then, my coworkers and I will continue to uphold the mission of our agency despite these challenges.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Bolster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolster. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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