immunizing

verb

present participle of immunize
as in enforcing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunizing
  1. enforcing
  2. reinforcing
  3. bolstering
  4. buttressing
  5. inuring
  6. adapting
  7. bracing
  8. strengthening
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  • The city also plans to recover the costs of reviewing applications, processing permits and enforcing cannabis regulations.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Ideological court-packing The Supreme Court was enforcing that before mandatory retirements and resignations let DeSantis stack the judicial deck with right-wing ideologues.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of enforcing
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  • Additional sound insulation for 2026 helps suppress road and drivetrain noise, further reinforcing the RZ's luxury credentials.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Cutting off access to contraceptives serves the Iranian government’s goal of population growth, reinforcing women’s primary role as reproducers.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinforcing
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  • In a unanimous vote, council members approved three separate motions aimed at assisting pets and bolstering care for animals across the city.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Despite his bolstering the GOP war chest, most of the candidates Musk backed lost their races.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of bolstering
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  • The second phase started Tuesday as crews began reinforcing the slope by buttressing it at the base and armoring it with rocks to hinder slope movement and erosion.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Veteran starter Lucas Giolito joined the organization last week, buttressing a shallow rotation.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of buttressing
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  • But even from the start, before Mona properly goes off the deep end, The Debut starts inuring us to her heightened perspective.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Soaps had become Mary’s panacea, inuring her to her everyday hardships.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Definition of inuring
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  • Negotiators face a widening gap between climate pledges and progress, with leaders urging cuts to fossil fuels and methane and more support for countries adapting to warming.
    — Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • For Kim, adapting to civilian campus life in Florida is a welcome change.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of adapting
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  • House Republican leaders are bracing for enough GOP defections to impeach Hegseth when the measure comes to a vote this week.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In the wake of Florida voters approving the sweeping property tax cuts in Amendment 3, Central Florida communities are bracing for shakeups to their municipal budgets.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of bracing
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  • The Rapid Repair Bond Builder+ Collection helps repair damage from heat, color and styling, strengthening strands from the inside out for healthier, shinier hair.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Weber's campaign has emphasized strengthening election security, protecting voting rights and maintaining access to voting.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of strengthening
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“Immunizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunizing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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