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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
Japan is also expanding drone capabilities, upgrading air power with F-35s and next-generation fighters, and reinforcing its Southwest Islands with military assets.
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Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In addition to reinforcing graphic-design tropes, Claude Design tends to direct all of its users toward the same libraries of open-source code, the tools behind user-interface design.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
Technology is emerging as a key driver of M&A strategy over the next two to three years, reinforcing the idea that AI and data are now central to competitive positioning in banking, not just efficiency plays.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
For the first time on Shark Week, the full range of great white hunting tactics will be revealed, reinforcing their status as one of the ocean’s top predator.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Combat sports provide a symbolic language that transcends borders, reinforcing a broader civilizational identity.
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Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Louis worked all day reinforcing the fence around the haystack.
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Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Zalewski adds placing the phone in the kitchen was their way of reinforcing the idea that talking to friends should not be an isolated experience.
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Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In addition to reinforcing graphic-design tropes, Claude Design tends to direct all of its users toward the same libraries of open-source code, the tools behind user-interface design.
—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
24 June 2026
Technology is emerging as a key driver of M&A strategy over the next two to three years, reinforcing the idea that AI and data are now central to competitive positioning in banking, not just efficiency plays.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
For the first time on Shark Week, the full range of great white hunting tactics will be revealed, reinforcing their status as one of the ocean’s top predator.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Combat sports provide a symbolic language that transcends borders, reinforcing a broader civilizational identity.
—
Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Louis worked all day reinforcing the fence around the haystack.
—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Zalewski adds placing the phone in the kitchen was their way of reinforcing the idea that talking to friends should not be an isolated experience.
—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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.
—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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County executive James Williams expects the most likely incoming governor, former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, would be more supportive of bolstering healthcare funding, and maintains state support will be essential in coming years.
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In the Sunday talks, however, Tehran and Washington agreed on mechanism aimed at ensuring peace in Lebanon and bolstering security in the strait, through which a fifth of the world's oil would typically pass before the war.
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All proceeds to the sell-out show, which was simulcast on ESPN, benefited the Garden of Dreams Foundation, the MSG non-profit supporting children in need.
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Infantry attempting to move along the front, vehicle convoys transporting supplies, command posts coordinating operations, and artillery units supporting assaults are increasingly vulnerable to Ukrainian drone operators who can identify and strike targets with unprecedented speed and precision.
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As the community continues to grow, Crabby Baddies is proving that the strongest catch of the day may be the connections made along the pier.
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Even celebrities like Nicole Kidman have been spotted embracing this luxe trend, proving its status as a sleek alternative to chunky athletic shoes that feel heavy and overly bulky on the move.
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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