immunizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of immunize
as in enforces

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunizes
  1. enforces
  2. reinforces
  3. bolsters
  4. fortifies
  5. adapts
  6. adjusts
  7. buttresses
  8. supports
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  • The attorney general leads the California Department of Justice, which enforces state laws and represents California in legal matters.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Ethisphere’s analysis of its 2024 culture surveys found that when managers frequently talk with employees about ethics, 88% believe their company enforces its non-retaliation policy.
    — Jim Carlough, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of enforces
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  • That pricing gap reinforces PSA's lead and gives its decisions about fees and submission services considerable influence over the resale market.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Amnesty International reinforces this, highlighting that unequal power relations between men and women intensify during conflicts, as traditional gender roles are reinforced, making women increasingly vulnerable.
    — Hannah Berner, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of reinforces
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  • But the defendants dispute that account, as well as the constitutionality of the HEAR Act, which bolsters Reif’s claim.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As much as the latter two helped to inaugurate the era of online automotive auction houses by setting new standards for thorough listings and seller engagements, the excitement of real-time bidding in person undoubtedly bolsters values even further.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of bolsters
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  • With the addition, Bal Harbour Shops grows to 600,000 square feet, and fortifies its offering of many of the world’s most extravagant and coveted designer brands and white tablecloth dining.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The dispute unfolds as North Korea fortifies the already heavily armed frontier and both sides trade accusations, with diplomacy stalled and Seoul’s military vowing a firm response.
    — Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of fortifies
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  • The design will support future upgrades as the Navy adapts its defenses to emerging threats.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As the loads get heavier and the workouts get more intense, the body adapts and grows stronger.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of adapts
Verb
  • Adaptive cruise control also gains Curve Speed Control, which adjusts its operation for bends, and Overtake Assist to help when passing slower traffic.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Peak brightness with both HDR and SDR content is 2,000 nits (on the XDR monitor peak SDR luminance is up to 1,000 nits), and the True Tone setting automatically adjusts HDR tone mapping, brightness, and white point based on ambient lighting.
    — John Higgins, The Verge, 29 Oct. 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 agreement supports a broader production expansion intended to triple manufacturing capacity.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The outcome of Tuesday’s elections could slow that spending, with vast consequences for the thousands of jobs and massive amounts of economic development that AI supports.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of supports
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