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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
Noting that Friday marked the Nasdaq Composite's steepest single-day drop since April 2025, Citi's analysts pointed to the hotter-than-expected labor market figures reinforcing expectations of potential Fed hikes later this year.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
True crime can often paint a simplified picture subtly reinforcing existing biases that don’t reflect reality.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
The concept, dubbed StormWall, uses computer simulations to show that reinforcing the magnetosphere could reduce the intensity of a major geomagnetic storm by more than half.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 June 2026
In a dopamine cycle, the brain releases the chemical dopamine in response to a rewarding experience, reinforcing the behavior.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The space also features vintage furnishings by Eileen Gray and antiques sourced by Garcia, reinforcing the residential quality Mage sought to create.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Recently, Nick took his commitment to self-care one step further by partnering with Schick to launch its Do Right by Your Skin campaign aimed at reinforcing the brand's decades-long dedication to skincare.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The utility's Storm Secure Underground Program, launched after Hurricane Irma in 2017, focuses on making the power grid more resilient by burying power lines underground and reinforcing critical overhead infrastructure.
—Shane Hinton, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
True crime can often paint a simplified picture subtly reinforcing existing biases that don’t reflect reality.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026
The concept, dubbed StormWall, uses computer simulations to show that reinforcing the magnetosphere could reduce the intensity of a major geomagnetic storm by more than half.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 June 2026
In a dopamine cycle, the brain releases the chemical dopamine in response to a rewarding experience, reinforcing the behavior.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The space also features vintage furnishings by Eileen Gray and antiques sourced by Garcia, reinforcing the residential quality Mage sought to create.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Recently, Nick took his commitment to self-care one step further by partnering with Schick to launch its Do Right by Your Skin campaign aimed at reinforcing the brand's decades-long dedication to skincare.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The utility's Storm Secure Underground Program, launched after Hurricane Irma in 2017, focuses on making the power grid more resilient by burying power lines underground and reinforcing critical overhead infrastructure.
—Shane Hinton, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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Adidas is bolstering its relationship with Nordstrom with the launch of a national retail partnership celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026, the world’s largest sporting event and the first to be hosted in North America since 1994.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Beijing, Iran’s largest trading partner and the main buyer of Iranian oil, has backed Pakistan, too, bolstering the country’s credibility even further.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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State initiatives aimed at supporting fusion research and commercialization have encouraged investment and collaboration, helping establish an ecosystem designed to accelerate technological breakthroughs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The singer and talk show host wore a light-wash, relaxed-fit pair on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, proving the breezy silhouette is every bit as warm-weather-friendly as your favorite sundress.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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There was no evidence proving a hostile state orchestrated the fires because police never discovered El Money's motive or who the figure worked for, said Cmdr.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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