bolster
noun
a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
Example Sentences
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Once in office, she focused much of her energy on reducing homelessness and bolstering the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Companies have even committed to building their own power plants, bolstering demand in the "picks and shovels" sectors like construction and logistics.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Margolius credits building community trust and bolstering federally qualified health centers for expanding access to vaccines.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
According to officials and media reports, the two countries are contemplating bolstering people-to-people ties and allowing Chinese and Indian journalists to resume reporting from each other’s countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
But the guiding spirit of the demonstrators was Nana Sita, who, despite his arthritis, was moving among the demonstrators in high spirits, clapping them on the back, and bolstering their confidence with his own.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
