immunizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of immunize
as in enforces

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  1. enforces
  2. reinforces
  3. bolsters
  4. fortifies
  5. adapts
  6. adjusts
  7. buttresses
  8. supports
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  • In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • The legislation enforces hospitality standards, safety requirements, and requires ships must report criminal activity to the closest FBI field office or international legal attaché office.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of enforces
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  • Jim said the report reinforces why the Club recently exited its position in Arm to buy more shares of Intel .
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • Gross argues that the report reinforces a concern repeatedly raised by employers.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of reinforces
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  • If successful, the experimental therapy could deliver an immune rejuvenation breakthrough – one that bolsters the immune system rather than targeting a specific pathogen or disease.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
  • Langeliers bolsters All-Star bid Langeliers became just the second A’s player to hit at least 20 home runs in four straight seasons, following Khris Davis, who did so from 2016 through 2019.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of bolsters
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  • Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Definition of fortifies
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  • Director Nolan’s 13th feature film, The Odyssey, adapts Homer’s epic poem and follows the Greek hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) on his 10-year journey back to Ithaca.
    — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • And unlike actual jet lag, in which the body adapts to its new environment over a few days, Rishi says there is no evidence that the body ever fully adapts to the shift in daylight.
    — Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
Definition of adapts
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  • Disneyland continually evaluates and adjusts restaurant offerings and prices, according to Disneyland officials.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026
  • Bryce Eldridge adjusts to the adjustments Eldridge started his career 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of adjusts
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  • The document filed by the Justice Department in the Los Angeles Superior Court case led by plaintiffs Todd and Kimberley Ferrier — whose Pacific Palisades home burned down — buttresses arguments made by the victims’ attorneys.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
  • That very insight further buttresses the need for a grand strategy.
    — JAMES B. STEINBERG, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2020
Definition of buttresses
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  • The American Friends of Magen David Adom supports Israel’s emergency services system, according to the organization’s website.
    — Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • February 19 – March 20 Home may need a reset that supports your nervous system, not just the room.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
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