reinforcing

variants also reenforcing
present participle of reinforce
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 Turbine cancellations haven't materialized, and order growth has actually accelerated in some states considering data center moratoriums, reinforcing our confidence in the long-term power demand story. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Interiors are seamlessly integrated into the environment, reinforcing the very restraint and repose the hospitality group has become so renowned for since its inception in 1988. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 So while the view of the towers may be gone, the memories certainly are not, further reenforcing the mission every day. Ashley Paul, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 As a result, non-Jewish sources have necessarily had to be privileged, a fact which has the unfortunate effect of reinforcing Jewish exclusion. Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 What happens next at first feels like a dreadful narrative misstep, seemingly reinforcing the idea that cutting oneself off from others can save them from life’s travails. Jay Weissberg, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026 Epoxy resin impregnates and binds the reinforcing layers, helping turn the separate fiber skins and honeycomb into one stiff, lightweight structure. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 With Adebo and Holland reinforcing a secondary that bled big plays last fall, the unit has the talent to transition from a liability into a formidable group. David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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  • The United States added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double what a consensus of economists had expected, bolstering confidence that the economy remains on solid footing.
    Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The map, barring any major changes, will revert back to the boundaries lawmakers approved in 2022, bolstering Cleaver’s chances of reelection.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • Star Matthew Rhys won best actor, Stephen Root won best supporting actor and Kate O'Flynn won best supporting actress.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • There is a concern that formally accepting their preferred description of ‘public figures’ could potentially be seized upon by Harry as supporting his argument over security.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • His strategy at United has been all about proving that an airline can be something more.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The suits say continuous noise from data centers’ cooling systems and power generators is substantially interfering with local neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property — a legal standard for proving a private nuisance.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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