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bolstering

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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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This accompanied the news that the State Department is bolstering a South Florida disaster-preparedness supply center.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

For now, shale companies are focused on bolstering their balance sheets to weather future oil volatility thanks to a free cash flow windfall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Two-thirds of it will be spent on bolstering Ukraine's defence needs while the rest will go on broader financial assistance.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

On Venezuela, Wirth reiterated that Chevron remains interested in bolstering its long-term position but continues to await key details on issues such as royalty terms and dispute resolution.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

A lack of introspection was good for bolstering your courage, but in the last months and weeks it had done damage to Milton.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides