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also reenforcing
as in confirming
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
In 2008, the Second Chance Act extended potential stays from six to twelve months, reinforcing their role in reentry.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.
—Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
The production design plays a crucial storytelling role, with the contrast between the luxurious penthouse and stark basement reinforcing the show’s central theme.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Parlow’s vision also involves strengthening Chapman’s presence beyond campus, deepening partnerships with local school districts, businesses and cultural institutions and reinforcing Chapman’s role as both a university of choice and a vital community partner.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, once puppies are weaned, many fathers will interact and play with them, teaching social cues and reinforcing pack dynamics.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Pricing starts at $1,199 with 256GB of storage, marking the highest entry point yet for an iPhone and reinforcing Apple's steady climb in premium pricing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For the evening, the top priority remains the east flank of the fire, reinforcing fire lines made during previous shifts and preparing for potential strategic firing operations by removing snags.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
It was made by a devoted fan who is less interested in depicting his subject as a three-dimensional human being than in reinforcing his reputation as a prodigious talent and kindhearted soul, who, in spite of a couple of demons, was still ultimately a great guy.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.
—Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
The production design plays a crucial storytelling role, with the contrast between the luxurious penthouse and stark basement reinforcing the show’s central theme.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Parlow’s vision also involves strengthening Chapman’s presence beyond campus, deepening partnerships with local school districts, businesses and cultural institutions and reinforcing Chapman’s role as both a university of choice and a vital community partner.
—Melanie Marshall, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Still, once puppies are weaned, many fathers will interact and play with them, teaching social cues and reinforcing pack dynamics.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Pricing starts at $1,199 with 256GB of storage, marking the highest entry point yet for an iPhone and reinforcing Apple's steady climb in premium pricing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For the evening, the top priority remains the east flank of the fire, reinforcing fire lines made during previous shifts and preparing for potential strategic firing operations by removing snags.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
It was made by a devoted fan who is less interested in depicting his subject as a three-dimensional human being than in reinforcing his reputation as a prodigious talent and kindhearted soul, who, in spite of a couple of demons, was still ultimately a great guy.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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This time, police taped off the house and questioned Sutton-Schulman for two hours until a detective got a call from the hospital confirming that L had attempted suicide in the woods behind the house.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The latest update involves a few Drake bars and specifically who they were aimed at, as Thugger is heard confirming the lyrics were targeted at Gunna.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sweet almond, cucumber, flaxseed, broccoli, rice bran, rose hip, and radish oils are all present to deliver high-impact antioxidant power, barrier-supporting omega fatty acids, and the healthy radiance of someone who gets their daily serving of greens.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 1981, Redford established the Sundance Institute at the site aimed at supporting emerging filmmakers, screenwriters, and other artists outside the mainstream Hollywood system.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, higher prices could be bolstering the number as well.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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For Webtoon, last month’s initial Disney announcement followed a positive earnings report, bolstering the Webtoon stock that had sunk more than 60% following its IPO.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But claims of life on Mars are extraordinary, and verifying them requires extraordinary evidence.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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Verifying agents is far harder than verifying human buyers.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In corroborating much of the testimony Pentagon intelligence official David Grusch offered in July 2023, Elizondo also accused the Department of Defense of hiding its UFO programs from Congress while misappropriating funds to operate them.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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There is also corroborating evidence from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which conducts an annual mental health survey.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Union leaders cautiously welcomed the apology, viewing it as a necessary step in establishing trust between Mamdani and law enforcement—a group historically skeptical of his platform.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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With the help of the courts, these governments disfranchised Black voters, establishing poll taxes, literacy tests, understanding clauses, and other measures to effectively deny them the vote.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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