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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
Larkin found that Muslim viewers in Kano reinterpreted Bollywood films through an Islamic moral lens, reading their narratives as reinforcing local values of propriety and ethical conduct.
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Gareth Barkin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The video includes scenes from across the actress’s career as well as glimpses of her personal life, reinforcing her status as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Materiality plays a key role in reinforcing this intimacy.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, a staff of 15 keeps everything running smoothly, reinforcing the estate’s balance between a private home and a fully serviced retreat.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
The special recognition celebrates the contributions of the organization’s Bigs and highlights the resiliency of its Littles, reinforcing the enduring impact that mentorship can have on a young person, volunteer and community.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The commentary noted that Japan’s growing military capabilities are increasingly intertwined with the US, reinforcing its role in joint operations and regional security arrangements, SCMP adds.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
OpenAI is battling more than a dozen different death and harm suits, including one centered on a tragic murder-suicide allegedly spurred by ChatGPT reinforcing an unstable man’s paranoid delusions.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The documentary film festival has unveiled a lineup of 164 films, including 128 new titles, among them 83 world premieres and eight international premieres, as well as 36 debut features, reinforcing the festival’s role as a key launchpad for new voices in nonfiction.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Gareth Barkin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The video includes scenes from across the actress’s career as well as glimpses of her personal life, reinforcing her status as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Materiality plays a key role in reinforcing this intimacy.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Behind the scenes, a staff of 15 keeps everything running smoothly, reinforcing the estate’s balance between a private home and a fully serviced retreat.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
The special recognition celebrates the contributions of the organization’s Bigs and highlights the resiliency of its Littles, reinforcing the enduring impact that mentorship can have on a young person, volunteer and community.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The commentary noted that Japan’s growing military capabilities are increasingly intertwined with the US, reinforcing its role in joint operations and regional security arrangements, SCMP adds.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
OpenAI is battling more than a dozen different death and harm suits, including one centered on a tragic murder-suicide allegedly spurred by ChatGPT reinforcing an unstable man’s paranoid delusions.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The documentary film festival has unveiled a lineup of 164 films, including 128 new titles, among them 83 world premieres and eight international premieres, as well as 36 debut features, reinforcing the festival’s role as a key launchpad for new voices in nonfiction.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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The National Women’s Soccer League is bolstering its executive ranks with two key hires as the league continues its rapid growth.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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The government in Budapest alleged money laundering—a charge bolstering its claims that Ukrainians are engaged in funny business beyond their borders.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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His wife spent 10 years as a paraprofessional at Liggett Trail Early Childhood Center, supporting children with developmental disabilities.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The goggles, the GPS address and the laptop — all of it was strong evidence supporting the bizarre story Denise and Aaron had been telling all along.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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But Viktor Arvidsson, who assisted on all three regulation goals and is proving to be a fantastic acquisition, beat Greaves on a backhander to cash the two highly improbable points.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia is also proving its usefulness as a US ally.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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