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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /
VERB
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Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid boost buoy buttress cushion help maintain reinforce shore up strengthen support sustain
STRONG
assist brace bulwark carry pillow prop stay uphold
WEAK
bear up buck up hold up pick up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block decrease discourage halt hinder hurt injure let down neglect obstruct stop undermine weaken
WEAK
not support prevent

Example Sentences

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Gilead Sciences agreed to acquire German biotechnology company Tubulis for up to $5 billion to bolster its oncology pipeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Nexstar contends the deal would strengthen TV station economics, allowing stations to bolster their news gathering and expand the number of newscasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In public markets, the reporting cadence can lead to a natural bias to favor investments that bolster quarterly results.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

It follows a $2.9 billion two-year investment Microsoft announced in 2024 to bolster the country's push into AI and strengthen its cyber defences.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I made friends all right—with a bunch of kindergartners, which didn’t really bolster my social standing with my peers.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green