bolster
noun
a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
Example Sentences
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The case highlights a paradox: while Europe's armies are bolstering their protection against espionage and hybrid threats, the vehicles they use can collect sensitive information.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Mejuri hopes to maintain value by bolstering its retail locations with more styling help and a better ambience, as well as investing in the tech behind digital transactions and customer service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
“Instead of supporting and bolstering her as a creative in their midst, she became their salon host,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Margolius credits building community trust and bolstering federally qualified health centers for expanding access to vaccines.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
The two theories had to be congenitally linked—each bolstering and completing the other.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
