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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
In addition to reinforcing the fiduciary standards that are already in place for community associations, this will help to establish stronger grounds for claims involving unilateral acts by directors, inadequate reserve planning, inconsistent rules enforcement, or failures in management oversight.
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Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 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
Through playful storytelling and humor, each episode addresses complex feelings and questions, encouraging both children and adults to connect, empathize, and appreciate the significance of everyday moments, reinforcing the message that everyone’s story is valuable and deserving of attention.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
At times, even basic questions about cost and feasibility were dismissed, reinforcing the sense that the goal was not to refine the policy, but to perform for an audience beyond the room.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump has spent weeks building up military assets in the region, even sending Special Operations teams to the area, reinforcing the seriousness with which his allies are viewing his threat to Iran’s civilian infrastructure.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Adding to those efforts, since 1997, its Earth Day $1 Sale alone has generated more than $882,000 for environmental organizations, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to sustainability beyond a single-day initiative.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite plenty of sunshine, a reinforcing push of cooler air will hold temperatures between five to seven degrees colder than normal in the low-middle 50s on Tuesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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.
—Gareth Barkin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 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
Through playful storytelling and humor, each episode addresses complex feelings and questions, encouraging both children and adults to connect, empathize, and appreciate the significance of everyday moments, reinforcing the message that everyone’s story is valuable and deserving of attention.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
At times, even basic questions about cost and feasibility were dismissed, reinforcing the sense that the goal was not to refine the policy, but to perform for an audience beyond the room.
—Rep. Nick Menapace, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump has spent weeks building up military assets in the region, even sending Special Operations teams to the area, reinforcing the seriousness with which his allies are viewing his threat to Iran’s civilian infrastructure.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Adding to those efforts, since 1997, its Earth Day $1 Sale alone has generated more than $882,000 for environmental organizations, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to sustainability beyond a single-day initiative.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite plenty of sunshine, a reinforcing push of cooler air will hold temperatures between five to seven degrees colder than normal in the low-middle 50s on Tuesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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.
—Gareth Barkin, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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The hike came as the company made moves to invest more heavily in live events, video podcasts and other novel content types, in addition to bolstering its existing TV and movie offerings.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The tariffs assessed to larger drug companies will take effect July 31 unless companies commit to price concessions and bolstering domestic manufacturing.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
5 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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Kelli then meets with Shamea and Angela for a shopping trip and vents about Porsha’s accusations, proving that the hug between them absolved absolutely nothing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Backed by long-term capital, strategic foresight, and $6 trillion in sovereign assets, the foundation is proving remarkably fireproof.—
Winston Ma,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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