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also reenforcing
as in bolstering
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate
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Recent Examples of reinforcing
Between systems, there will still be milder days, but they may be interrupted by additional reinforcing fronts.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Nonprofits and civil society groups, for their part, can boost Bang for Buck’s expansion, reinforcing methodology consistency across the manufacturing ecosystem.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Our latest proprietary subscriber satisfaction study delivered the highest scores since its inception, reinforcing the strength of our value proposition.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Longer-term structural forces are reinforcing the squeeze.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
By Your Skin campaign aimed at reinforcing the brand’s decades-long commitment to skin.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Each appointment chips away at the credibility of international institutions, reinforcing the perception that political deal-making outweighs basic standards of conduct.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Journalists often use culturally familiar themes that resonate with their audience, which can lead to the news media reinforcing the status quo.
—Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Smaller, independent businesses often have more flexibility to source locally, and your dollars are more likely to circulate through an entire regional supply chain instead of reinforcing national ones.
—Maryam Ahmed, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Nonprofits and civil society groups, for their part, can boost Bang for Buck’s expansion, reinforcing methodology consistency across the manufacturing ecosystem.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Our latest proprietary subscriber satisfaction study delivered the highest scores since its inception, reinforcing the strength of our value proposition.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Longer-term structural forces are reinforcing the squeeze.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
By Your Skin campaign aimed at reinforcing the brand’s decades-long commitment to skin.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Each appointment chips away at the credibility of international institutions, reinforcing the perception that political deal-making outweighs basic standards of conduct.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Journalists often use culturally familiar themes that resonate with their audience, which can lead to the news media reinforcing the status quo.
—Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Smaller, independent businesses often have more flexibility to source locally, and your dollars are more likely to circulate through an entire regional supply chain instead of reinforcing national ones.
—Maryam Ahmed, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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In the past three years, Roaring Robotics has committed to bolstering its program by bringing in more mentors from companies like Molex and helping other schools build their own robotics programs.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles Chargers addressed some of the more flaring holes in their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft, picking several offensive and defensive lineman in hopes of bolstering their strength in the trenches.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Barnstable Brown Gala, held annually ahead of the Kentucky Derby, is known for drawing celebrities and high-profile guests while supporting charitable causes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, one of several key cabinet ministers with close ties in the settler community, has been explicit about his goal of annexing the West Bank and supporting settler expansion.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
Verb
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At a time when consumers are pushing back on luxury pricing and seeking stronger value, the middle market is proving more resilient than expected.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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These unmanned systems are proving vital for high-risk logistics and medical evacuations, insulating soldiers from the most dangerous aspects of frontline operations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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