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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
Beyond the school district, various businesses and organizations are now joining in the initiative, reinforcing the message to students.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At Ford, Heather is already reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to human rights, social justice, and democracy.
—Elizabeth Alexander, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Local and regional church leadership helped coordinate housing, meals, and resources in the immediate aftermath, reinforcing how institutions can function as critical infrastructure during recovery.
—Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Edgerton also convinced the pair to rename their fledgling chain Insta-Burger King, reinforcing the feigned royalty with a pylon sign showing a smiling, crowned monarch seated on a giant hamburger bun, a huge fountain drink in hand.
—Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
In response to rising prices and fiscal pressure, authorities may issue even more currency, reinforcing a cycle that pushes prices higher.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Twenty new references, each one reinforcing the idea that evolution is the house style.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Thurston enforced a preliminary injunction, reinforcing constitutional limits on Border Patrol operations in California’s Eastern District, which spans from the Oregon border to Bakersfield and includes Sacramento.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the region attracted $92 billion in venture capital and generated more than 23,000 patents, reinforcing its central role in emerging technologies, according to the Index.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At Ford, Heather is already reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to human rights, social justice, and democracy.
—Elizabeth Alexander, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Local and regional church leadership helped coordinate housing, meals, and resources in the immediate aftermath, reinforcing how institutions can function as critical infrastructure during recovery.
—Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Edgerton also convinced the pair to rename their fledgling chain Insta-Burger King, reinforcing the feigned royalty with a pylon sign showing a smiling, crowned monarch seated on a giant hamburger bun, a huge fountain drink in hand.
—Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
In response to rising prices and fiscal pressure, authorities may issue even more currency, reinforcing a cycle that pushes prices higher.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Twenty new references, each one reinforcing the idea that evolution is the house style.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Thurston enforced a preliminary injunction, reinforcing constitutional limits on Border Patrol operations in California’s Eastern District, which spans from the Oregon border to Bakersfield and includes Sacramento.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the region attracted $92 billion in venture capital and generated more than 23,000 patents, reinforcing its central role in emerging technologies, according to the Index.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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Struckhoff presented the potential sale of the estate and mansion as a strategic move to bring in more tourism, bolstering the city’s economy over time.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Both actions are part of a new Spain-Boston biotechnology initiative, as the Spanish government sees the hub as a catalyst for bolstering its transatlantic partnership with the United States.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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All of the proceeds raised from the event went to supporting Altman's family.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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By his third hosting gig in 2014, he was joined onstage during his monologue by Leonardo DiCaprio, his co-star in the searing satire The Wolf of Wall Street, a Martin Scorsese picture that netted Hill his second Oscar nomination for best supporting actor after Moneyball just three years earlier.—
Josh Spiegel,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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But beyond the bullpen, the Cubs’ bench is proving to be a real weapon for Counsell.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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This development offers a new model for autonomous robotics, proving that sophisticated, large-scale tasks can be managed through simple, self-organizing interactions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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