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also reenforcing
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
This specific Barbie isn’t reinforcing a singular presentation of autism that’s already dominant.
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Sarah Kurchak, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
The call is open to participants worldwide, regardless of academic affiliation, reinforcing Istituto Marangoni’s commitment to discovering and supporting talent beyond its own student and alumni network.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Nearly 89% believe Maduro was betrayed by his own allies, reinforcing perceptions of internal collapse.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
January has just begun, and Moore is already reinforcing her icon status.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The Court’s expansion of its power vis-à-vis Congress has proceeded on two mutually reinforcing fronts.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Both metrics, which the company did not reveal with numbers, are important – the former to continue reinforcing the technical capabilities of streaming and the latter to reflect the global ambitions of both Amazon and the league.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Well, the scientists believe that as monitor lizards spread into new environments, particularly arid regions of Australia, osteoderms may have been reselected for different reasons – such as reducing water loss or reinforcing body parts for defense or climbing.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
From that vantage point, the economy appears to move past each disruption in turn, reinforcing the idea that these are temporary events.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Sarah Kurchak, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
The call is open to participants worldwide, regardless of academic affiliation, reinforcing Istituto Marangoni’s commitment to discovering and supporting talent beyond its own student and alumni network.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Nearly 89% believe Maduro was betrayed by his own allies, reinforcing perceptions of internal collapse.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
January has just begun, and Moore is already reinforcing her icon status.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The Court’s expansion of its power vis-à-vis Congress has proceeded on two mutually reinforcing fronts.
—Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Both metrics, which the company did not reveal with numbers, are important – the former to continue reinforcing the technical capabilities of streaming and the latter to reflect the global ambitions of both Amazon and the league.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Well, the scientists believe that as monitor lizards spread into new environments, particularly arid regions of Australia, osteoderms may have been reselected for different reasons – such as reducing water loss or reinforcing body parts for defense or climbing.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
From that vantage point, the economy appears to move past each disruption in turn, reinforcing the idea that these are temporary events.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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Days after failing to retain their top target in Alex Bregman, the Boston Red Sox pivoted by bolstering their rotation with a five-year contract to lefty starter Ranger Suárez, sources confirmed to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal Wednesday.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Most Wall Street analysts say stocks will continue to rally, and many consumers are likely to receive substantial tax refunds, bolstering spending and investment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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If your money wasn’t involved in supporting the Dallas Cowboys show, all of it may be funny, instead of just flat, sad, and a bad joke.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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The companies said the robotaxi is designed to deliver a premium passenger experience while supporting large-scale autonomous deployment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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From minimalist finishes to playful graphics and elevated textures, these manicures set the tone for the year ahead, proving that short nails aren’t a fallback—they’re the focus.—
Kat Suico,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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