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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
As Morrison pointed out, representations and practices can be mutually reinforcing.
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Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
By Saturday, a reinforcing shot of arctic air will sweep across Texas from northeast to southwest.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Both denim styles are available in regular (S–3XL) and petite (SP–3XLP) sizing, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to inclusive fit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The precious metal's surge comes as recent flashpoints from Greenland and Venezuela to the Middle East underscore higher geopolitical risk, reinforcing gold's appeal as a hedge against uncertainty.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Amazon faces a high-pressure regulatory timeline, needing to launch 1,600 satellites by July 30, 2026, to maintain its FCC license, reinforcing SpaceX’s position as the established incumbent.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As high school students followed the directions exactly, laughter—and learning—filled the room, reinforcing the importance of precision in robotics and problem-solving.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The rapid expansion of charging infrastructure is reinforcing growth in China’s EV market.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Smoothing the human side of transitions by defusing tensions and reinforcing decisions with objective reasoning.
—Wendy Stewart, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
By Saturday, a reinforcing shot of arctic air will sweep across Texas from northeast to southwest.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Both denim styles are available in regular (S–3XL) and petite (SP–3XLP) sizing, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to inclusive fit.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The precious metal's surge comes as recent flashpoints from Greenland and Venezuela to the Middle East underscore higher geopolitical risk, reinforcing gold's appeal as a hedge against uncertainty.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Amazon faces a high-pressure regulatory timeline, needing to launch 1,600 satellites by July 30, 2026, to maintain its FCC license, reinforcing SpaceX’s position as the established incumbent.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As high school students followed the directions exactly, laughter—and learning—filled the room, reinforcing the importance of precision in robotics and problem-solving.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The rapid expansion of charging infrastructure is reinforcing growth in China’s EV market.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Smoothing the human side of transitions by defusing tensions and reinforcing decisions with objective reasoning.
—Wendy Stewart, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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Free cash flow is expected to remain strong, bolstering shareholder returns and balance sheet flexibility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But that may be changing, bolstering BYD’s expansion plans.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The chair of the Federal Reserve is tasked with combating inflation in the United States while also supporting maximum employment.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Irving was caught when the State Police got a tip on May 29, 2025, from the smartphone messaging company Kik, which reported that three files shared on its platform appeared to be child pornography, according to a law enforcement affidavit supporting the charge.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Several New Jersey school districts are planning to welcome students back on Tuesday, but some places, like Jersey City, have been forced to cancel classes for a second day due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Elsewhere, the performance has been two-pronged, with Asia and the Middle East proving a boon for bigger players but less representative and underexplored for SMEs.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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