bolster
noun
a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
bolsters
Example Sentences
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“The market has ample capacity to price hikes well beyond what economic fundamentals would justify for a modal expectation, which only further bolsters the greenback,” said Morgan Stanley.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Eli Lilly remains on a shopping spree, agreeing to pay up to $2.875 billion in cash for biotechnology company Merida Biosciences in a deal that bolsters the drugmaker’s immunology portfolio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
They also used footage to piece together Mangione's alleged movements after the shooting, and ballistics and fingerprint evidence they claim bolsters their case.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
In a broadly sweet, vivacious and gorgeously sung set Tuesday, that sentiment revealed the moral clarity that bolsters her songs about devotion and intimacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Two bolsters can be piled on top of each other.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
