buttressing

present participle of buttress
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as in reinforcing
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 buttressing Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility. Book Marks august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025 Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility. Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
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Verb
  • Gayot has been a key player in restoring a level of quality to the collection and developing a fresh look to the brand, a balance that’s cool and modern while sustaining the heritage and classic American appeal.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • If the Kingdom locks those reforms in while sustaining a realistic pace on its mega-projects and widening space for constructive debate, the payoff will extend far beyond its borders to a more stable and economically productive Arab region better able to compete in the world.
    Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In 2008, the Second Chance Act extended potential stays from six to twelve months, reinforcing their role in reentry.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Raki McGregor, who also serves as the board chair of Mecklenburg County’s workforce development board Charlotte Works, recently made waves by publicly supporting candidates for CMS school board before his tenure as a CMS consultant was up.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Among the supporting evidence filed by the government are three academic reports by scholars with deep knowledge of Islamic charities in Egypt.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The L’Oréal Paris event, part of its ethos of bolstering women’s empowerment, will be broadcast live on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Roblox and L’Oréal Paris websites.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • There is a case to be made that AI can provide a worldwide means of bolstering mental health.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The administration contends the law is unconstitutional, asserting an expansive view of presidential power that could prompt the Supreme Court to overturn what remains of its 90-year-old precedent upholding such removal protections.
    Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Myles Graham, Aaron Chiles and Jaden Robinson struggled to balance spying the mobile USF signal caller with upholding UF’s zone coverage on crossing routes.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Buttressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttressing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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