Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for bolster.
Definitions

bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Plum, Wheeler and Atkins are locked in, but the team could use one more player to bolster the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Jones repeatedly claimed the family members were paid actors, taking part in a hoax to bolster support for repealing the Second Amendment.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Spending by retiring baby boomers could also help bolster first quarter spending trends, writes Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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

While working on her Surinam book, Maria painted a beautiful series of seashells on commission to bolster her dwindling funds.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




Vocabulary lists containing bolster