BOLSTERS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bolster

as in supports

to hold up or serve as a foundation for used additional beams to bolster the ceiling

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as in reinforces

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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bolsters

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noun

plural of bolster

as in brackets

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Vlad Dyakonov bolsters Trojans With various starters injured, younger players have filled the gaps for the Trojans. — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Some requests were for DeepSeek’s technology, a finding that bolsters assertions from Congress that the company is in bed with the CCP’s military and spying apparatus. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026 Self-awareness bolsters leadership while self-surveillance nearly always undermines it. — Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 In Comfort, for example, digital displays take a backseat only presenting necessary intel, while Refresh fittingly bolsters interior air management and illumination. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 In the end, however, Missouri appears poised to use in November a map lawmakers passed in 2022, an extraordinary development that bolsters Cleaver’s chances of reelection and strikes a blow to Trump. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 Their arrival in the Swiss festival’s gala program bolsters its position as an awards season stop-off. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026 Connors brothers anchor defense The return of brothers Rex and Porter Connors bolsters UCD’s defense. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Gabby Williams bolsters Golden State Like Bueckers, the Golden State Valkyries have only been around for two years in the WNBA. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

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Jackson supports expanding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps certain homeowners and renters with energy costs.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The integrated workflow also supports maintenance and repair, helping the team identify hardware issues and return robots to testing faster.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of supports

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As performance cars increasingly isolate drivers from the mechanical process of driving, the simple act of reaching for that unique shift knob reinforces the notion that the tactile pleasures of driving are still worth celebrating.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Tom Pelphrey’s recent Emmy win for Task only reinforces that view, as do the flourishing careers of Lewis Pullman and Imogen Poots.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reinforces

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Most theme puzzles contain sets that are visually identifiable to solvers because of either the arrangement of their entries or an uncommon clue feature like italics or brackets.

— Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
For people in the lowest tax brackets, Lo said ACA plans are still relatively affordable.

— Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of brackets

Verb

This difference influences how nuclear fuel behaves and how a reactor sustains fission.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
In this account, its processing does not intrinsically continue the fourfold coherence through which nature sustains intelligence.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sustains

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The restaurant on the ground floor features red brick arches, midcentury sconces and a soothing interior with plush beige armchairs and warm wood accents.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Inside the sleeping chamber, the bed headboard fits into a shallow arched niche that echoes the arches found throughout the house.

— Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of arches

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In February, President Pamela Whitten and the board of trustees supported and adopted the Chicago Principles, a set of guidelines regarding how the university upholds its free speech environment.

— Cate Charron, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
The letter was also sent to Harry and Meghan’s team and upholds Queen Elizabeth’s wishes when Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal roles in 2020.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

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