bolsterer

noun

Definition of bolsterernext
as in right hand

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  1. right hand
  2. prop
  3. stay
  4. handmaiden
  5. crutch
Noun
  • These directors were among those who paid tribute to their right hand.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Two weeks ago, Pat had an no-incision surgery on his brain that eased the tremors in his right hand by at least 75%.
    Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of right hand
Noun
  • Related Articles Top Dolphins-Packers prop bet predictions from Chris Perkins, David Furones Who has the edge?
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Give props to coordinator Zach Orr for patching together the defense in the absence of linebacker Roquan Smith.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of prop
Noun
  • The ‘great resignation’ became the ‘great stay’ By many metrics, the job market is strong for American workers.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board was expected to appear to hear Underwood's clemency case on Monday, but the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of the proceedings.
    Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stay
Noun
  • But now, many millions of women in the U.S., and in Florida particularly, are the handmaidens of theocrats who are doing just that.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2024
  • Already convinced the coaches were nothing but handmaidens to the app, the firm piled on new clients heedlessly.
    Allison Pugh, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
Definition of handmaiden
Noun
  • Yes, inflation was a difficult crutch to bear, but going from 9% to 2.9% in two years proved that the Democrats better understood economic policy decisions than Republicans.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
  • My hiring and training practices reflect that, ensuring everyone in my organization uses AI as an aid rather than a crutch.
    Steve Taplin, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of crutch
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