IMMUNIZING Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

immunizing

verb

present participle of immunize

as in enforcing

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Using birdwatching and policy data from more than 2,300 counties across China, a new analysis found that areas with stricter policies enforcing solar energy development have seen decreases in bird diversity over the last 10 years.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
The other three majors have guardrails in place, from enforcing resales at face value to not permitting them at all.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of enforcing

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Celebrate small milestones to stay motivated and acknowledge progress along the way, reinforcing positive habits.

— ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
With fast-frequency response, voltage control, and black-start capabilities, batteries can instantly counter abrupt shifts in supply and demand, reinforcing grid reliability while diversifying income for project owners.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

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Rather than bolstering the midfield department, Liverpool’s resources are set to be spent strengthening their options in attacking wide areas prior to the deadline.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
To grow the bottom line, executives are focused on both bolstering the network’s place as the cable bundle’s most valuable channel and reaching a new generation of fans who have largely swapped channel flipping with feed swiping.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bolstering

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Veteran starter Lucas Giolito joined the organization last week, buttressing a shallow rotation.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The competition with China will hinge not on mimicking Beijing’s methods but on buttressing the core strengths of the United States.

— LAEL BRAINARD, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025

Definition of buttressing

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With no European football, Chelsea can focus on adapting to Alonso’s methods in training and to setting the long-term ‘project’ back on track.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
On top of directing, Hancock wrote the script, adapting the book by Matt and Harrison Query, which in turn was based on a short story by Matt Query that first appeared on Reddit.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of adapting

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Moderna has been looking for growth beyond its COVID-19 shot while Merck is bracing for the looming patent loss for Keytruda, its blockbuster therapy, later this decade.

— Reuters, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Bleacherites were bracing for the descending ball as a souvenir when the wind blew the ball back into the field of play, where Billy Williams caught it for the out.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of bracing

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Auction houses are strengthening authentication through specialist research and archives, but online sales remain a particular risk.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Officials will discuss strengthening Iran-Iraq relations, border security, economic cooperation and counterterrorism, among other topics, the broadcaster IRIB reported.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

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