reinforcing

verb

variants also reenforcing
present participle of reinforce
as in bolstering
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate

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Recent Examples of reinforcing That same day, Houzz released its 2026 outdoor trends study, reinforcing the zoned-yard pattern. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 The Dodgers, after reinforcing their back-to-back championship roster in the offseason and entering the year as the World Series favorites, fell short. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The collection also incorporates diamonds sourced through GemFair, De Beers Group’s initiative supporting artisanal and small-scale miners, reinforcing the company’s efforts to connect provenance with luxury craftsmanship. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 These accelerating and intensifying changes could raise the risk of reinforcing feedback loops and crossing tipping points—critical thresholds that, when crossed, can lead to accelerating and often irreversible environmental changes. — Simmone Shah, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 This Turkish enforcement has also prevented Russia from reinforcing or rotating its Black Sea fleet during the war. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 Online giving grew about 11% year over year in Blackbaud’s 2025 sector analysis, reinforcing the importance of a strong digital front door. — Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 For Jim, the potential debt raise is a win for both companies, reinforcing the idea that Nvidia customers are generating strong returns on their AI investments. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 The stretch is shutting down for construction of a reinforcing steel cage to support a bridge over the roadway. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
  1. bolstering
  2. supporting
  3. proving
Verb
  • Black, a district alumnus, is running on a platform of bolstering the district’s college and career readiness programs and boosting teacher retention.
    — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than bolstering support for traditional hunting practices, the constitutional amendment could make sportsmen and women pariahs in the public’s eye and invite further ballot initiatives.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of bolstering
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  • The argument supporting Measure Z was signed by farmer Blair Voelz, educator Karen Rosenkilde Bayne, former Woodland City Manager Kris Kristensen, business leader Aniek Pflager and agricultural supplier Erik Wilson.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Following the meeting, Papin’s office said the state was committed to supporting businesses and that further measures would be announced shortly.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of supporting
Verb
  • Patent knee-high boots brought edge, while her now-signature purple scarf added a vibrant pop—proving that even minimalists appreciate a jolt of color.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The property is debuting as a member of Leading Hotels of the World, ushering in a new era of luxury for the area, and proving that, yes, chic and fabulous things can happen on either side of the Intracoastal.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of proving

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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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