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also reenforcing
as in confirming
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
The robust programming helped BIFF achieve its highest attendance in recent years, reinforcing the festival’s position as a crucial launchpad for Asian cinema even as the Korean industry grapples with unprecedented challenges.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
The system guarantees a retaliatory response in the event of nuclear attack, reinforcing deterrence.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
If Vrabel wants to establish a winning culture, that means reinforcing certain habits and attitudes and disallowing others.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
If Congress does not act, expect enrollment shifts as healthier members churn out, further pressuring 2026 risk pools and potentially reinforcing the very morbidity adjustments carriers built into rates, according to KFF’s analysis of filings and market behavior.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Together, these mechanisms foster durable learning outcomes by reinforcing cognitive and sensorimotor integration.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Because China and Russia recognized a Palestinian state in 1988, the US may soon be left as the only permanent Security Council member not to recognize a Palestinian state, reinforcing how Washington increasingly stands as a bulwark between Israel and growing international isolation.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Prompt recalls help prevent accidents, protect vulnerable consumers, and hold manufacturers accountable, reinforcing trust in product safety standards and regulatory oversight.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
That collaboration shouldn’t end at the sale—teams should continue to ensure that onboarding and support stay aligned, reinforcing the original solution.
—Asaf Darash, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
The system guarantees a retaliatory response in the event of nuclear attack, reinforcing deterrence.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
If Vrabel wants to establish a winning culture, that means reinforcing certain habits and attitudes and disallowing others.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
If Congress does not act, expect enrollment shifts as healthier members churn out, further pressuring 2026 risk pools and potentially reinforcing the very morbidity adjustments carriers built into rates, according to KFF’s analysis of filings and market behavior.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Together, these mechanisms foster durable learning outcomes by reinforcing cognitive and sensorimotor integration.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Because China and Russia recognized a Palestinian state in 1988, the US may soon be left as the only permanent Security Council member not to recognize a Palestinian state, reinforcing how Washington increasingly stands as a bulwark between Israel and growing international isolation.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Prompt recalls help prevent accidents, protect vulnerable consumers, and hold manufacturers accountable, reinforcing trust in product safety standards and regulatory oversight.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
That collaboration shouldn’t end at the sale—teams should continue to ensure that onboarding and support stay aligned, reinforcing the original solution.
—Asaf Darash, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
Verb
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Erin LaRow, a spokesperson for DCF, Kansas’ child welfare agency, said state privacy laws prevented her from confirming whether a hotline call from the nurse was received.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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In a statement confirming Broder’s death, his family pointed to the fact that Broder died on Rosh Hashanah.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beautiful clean coal has been a reliable energy source supporting American communities and economic growth for generations.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After a wholly inactive offseason outside of the draft, Golden State is bolstering its rotation with not a moment to spare until training camp.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Certain young players continued to stand out, bolstering their case.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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In December Democratic senators critical of Medicaid work requirements, including Georgia’s Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, had asked the GAO to report on the administrative costs of implementing Pathways and verifying that recipients are working, studying or volunteering.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On Sunday, Cox told Meet the Press that Robinson was allegedly in a romantic relationship with a roommate who is trans, providing no additional public corroborating data or information of the roommate's gender.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a Fox Business interview, Carr mentioned that the FTC is contemplating broadening its click-to-cancel rulemaking, asserting his disagreement with the previous administration’s approach to establishing the rule.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Proposals include creating a statewide framework for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and establishing new loan programs for homebuyers.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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