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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
a brace buttressed the wall
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as in reinforced
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
a mass of circumstantial evidence buttresses the prosecutor's case
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Recent Examples of buttressed
The emergence of these young contributors — and others like 26-year-old first-time starting center Neemias Queta — has buttressed a roster that looked dangerously top-heavy entering the season.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
The relentless spoofing is, fortunately, buttressed by a convincing backdrop for marrying British comedy to the historical drama.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
The repetition of that mythic version has buttressed the belief that the fight for American independence was an event somehow separate from world history.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Harper buttressed these technical arguments with moral ones.
—James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
It will be buttressed by another 23 seats from another conservative coalition, who often vote with Milei's part.
—NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Democrats see wins in battle for suburbia While some Democratic strongholds buttressed by working class voters have grown redder, the suburbs north of Indianapolis appear to be trending in the opposite direction.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Israel’s actions have drawn widespread international condemnation, but Netanyahu and his government have been buttressed by the support of their most important ally, the United States.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 29 Sep. 2025
Murdoch’s media muscle has been increasingly buttressed by his Wall Street Journal revenues as well as those of the doctrinaire Fox News.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttressed
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Upon arriving at the home, police located a 12-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound.—
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Police said that one person sustained a minor leg injury when shots were fired at the officers, and they were taken to the hospital for treatment.—
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The experience also reinforced Madsen’s belief in the power of social media.—
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This, in turn, reinforced Webster’s own initial claim about his fight with the MPD cop—that Rathbun had provoked the encounter by striking him in the head, then lied about it to counter Webster’s righteous assertion of self-defense, resulting in his wrongful conviction.—
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The Braves further bolstered their bullpen Sunday, re-signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal.—
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This soothing cream, bolstered by helps repair irritated or compromised skin while reducing redness.—
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Middleton first carried the Small Hudson bag from DeMellier in a rich mocha brown while attending Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Estate.—
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Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.—
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Trump has supported acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro loyalist, who previously served as vice president under Maduro.—
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Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.—
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During the certification process, members of Congress have the opportunity to object to a state’s results, which triggers debate and then a vote about whether the objection is to be upheld.—
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The appeals court unanimously upheld Magnus-Stinson's ruling, agreeing that there was no evidence of an injury.—
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“Buttressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttressed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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