Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for bolster. Search instead for polsterfarbe.
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.

In 2024, China raised the equivalent of around $50 billion in the third installment of its national semiconductor fund, commonly known as the Big Fund, aiming to bolster the country’s chip-making capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Ramaswamy burst onto the national political scene in 2023 as a neophyte with a knack for using social media and podcast appearances to bolster his image.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Even though your wheelchair use is a factor that could bolster your case, it might not be all that relevant, says Ken Walden, a representative from Access Living, a nonprofit that focuses on disability advocacy.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

If it finds fewer partners willing to take collective action, Riyadh may conclude it needs to bolster its unilateral ability to shape market balances.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“Giddy-yap, Rainbow!” she cried aloud, to bolster her nerve, and also to warn any passersby of her wobbly, swerving approach.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




Vocabulary lists containing bolster