BOLSTERING Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

bolstering

verb

present participle of bolster

as in sustaining

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

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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 bolstering The new mRNA vaccine has shown very good promise with bolstering immune response. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 Rough Draft is launching a newsletter and print edition in Athens, bolstering the amount of dedicated local reporting in Georgia’s sixth-largest city. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026 In the second quarter of 2026, L’Oréal’s Professional Products division, which includes the L’Oréal Professionnel brand, was key to bolstering the group’s strong growth overall. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Over 90% of these funds would go towards bolstering the state’s healthcare system. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Mattel has been working on bolstering its iconic brands, with Hot Wheels as a notable strength. — Catriona Marangi, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Colleges are experimenting with business-specific internships and bolstering training in AI tools. — Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Finally, the university’s location in Naperville and the success of their football team are also key factors in bolstering enrollment, Gòkè-Paríolá said. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 The Mets initially brought in Young on a one-year, major-league contract in December of 2024 with an eye on bolstering the club’s depth. — New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

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Verb

God is present now, and there could never be a future moment when His sustaining presence is absent.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026
The next step is sustaining that work through the heavier demands of a season.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of sustaining

Verb

That means knowing which sources carry weight with language models, which narratives are worth reinforcing and what is costing you citations.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
There is also evidence of second-round effects from energy costs, reinforcing the risk that inflation is becoming entrenched, BofA said.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinforcing

Verb

Ahead of the premiere’s conclusion, Variety exclusively reported that Neon’s awards campaign for the film will include Garfield and Rylance competing in the supporting actor category and Borisov campaigning in lead actor.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Service is low-key but practical, with staff supporting both wellness programming and basic logistics like airport pickups.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of supporting

Verb

An ammunition depot was hit, as were a bulk carrier in the Chornomorsk port carrying dual-use goods and port infrastructure in Izmail, the ministry said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
As the hundreds of thousands of people made their way down the narrow roads following the politician, a few rerouted into the industry event, still carrying big flags and with faces lit up with hope.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of carrying

Verb

Kathleen Lord-Jones, an aviation cabin safety expert from Robson Forensic, explained the meticulous process of upholding food safety practices, from kitchen to tray table.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2026
And neither were the co-hosts, who felt their fun, feel-good, not-that-serious event was suddenly being accused of upholding white supremacy.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of upholding

Verb

Serrant noted that a handful of employees are staying back in London at a smaller office close to the brand’s Carnaby Street store.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
In January 2024, while the couple were staying at an Orlando hotel, Vaccaro said Hill became violent toward her.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

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