bolster
noun
a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
is bolstering
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present progressiveof bolster (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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For U.S. investors, key to assessing the impact of the yen move will be determining whether Japan is bolstering its currency by selling down its holdings of more than $1 trillion of U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
This accompanied the news that the State Department is bolstering a South Florida disaster-preparedness supply center.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
Increased investor interest in private markets is bolstering alternative asset managers, but also pressuring them to find new ways to deploy the capital they raise, Rowan said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
The answer to this, she believes, is bolstering the West's space-based sensors, which would overcome the limitations of radars on the ground.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
