immunizing

verb

present participle of immunize
as in enforcing

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  1. enforcing
  2. reinforcing
  3. bolstering
  4. buttressing
  5. inuring
  6. adapting
  7. bracing
  8. strengthening
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  • This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Kalshi sought preliminary injunctions to prevent New York and Connecticut from enforcing their gambling laws, but both requests were rejected by US district court judges.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 5 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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  • Both use the same glide body, allowing the services to share a major weapon component while adapting the broader missile systems to their respective land- and sea-based launch platforms.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Pope was nominated for an Academy Award for adapting Philomena, starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of adapting
Verb
  • The House Judiciary Committee is bracing to tackle other corruption issues, like pardons.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • More showers and possible flooding are expected Tuesday afternoon, though not as widespread, and residents are bracing for them.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bracing
Verb
  • 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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