bolster
noun
a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
has bolstered
-
present perfectof bolster (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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.
Palantir’s strong performance has bolstered Wall Street’s confidence in the company.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
The move has bolstered Nvidia’s full-stack AI portfolio and put the company’s cash to work.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
The US has bolstered its air presence in the region - BBC Verify has identified a number of US military aircraft across Puerto Rico.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025
At the same time GM has pulled back some EV capacity, it has bolstered investments in US plants in response to the tariffs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
This has bolstered the popular notion—based on the fact that he conducts from memory—that his sight is so poor as to amount almost to blindness.
From The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians by Harriette Brower
