reinforcing

variants also reenforcing
present participle of reinforce
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 During the Antebellum period, Black religions were demonized as evil and dangerous, reinforcing the moral and (white) religious justification for slavery and the arming of white society under the pretense that these spiritual practices posed a threat to the racial social order. Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made By History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024 Any lesser achievements prompted stern warnings, reinforcing the idea that feedback equated to failure. Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Furthermore, CEOs often consider the office environment crucial for instilling company values and reinforcing organizational culture, believing that physical presence deepens employees' connection to the company's mission. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 This not only improves the efficiency of humanitarian operations but also enhances the volunteer experience, reinforcing a sense of purpose and connection. Ariel Katz, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 These check-ins can be tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each partner or client, reinforcing their value to your business. Archer Chiang, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Dane not only historically has a very liberal political culture, but demographic trends are reinforcing that. Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024 When Putin ultimately launched his full-scale invasion, NATO swiftly moved troops, aircraft, and ships as part of its Response Force, reinforcing the alliance’s eastern flank. Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024 Over the past couple of years, researchers, investigators, lawmakers, and workers have been reinforcing each other’s claims that Amazon’s high injury rates are linked to the company’s workplace productivity quotas and surveillance practices. Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Verb
  • Weeks sequenced the tree’s DNA, confirming the preliminary identification.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • These are prime examples confirming the notion that a large cash flow and talent pool alone cannot protect you from this failure.
    Mustansir Paliwala, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Yet, supporting female entrepreneurs is just one piece of the puzzle.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Republic of Serbia is financially supporting the production.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Why fashion importers have such a hard time verifying goods past Tier 1 and 2.
    Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The role of a Business Development Representative (BDR) is traditionally filled with manual tasks—building contact lists, verifying information, and updating CRMs.
    Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Georgia, meanwhile, was making impressive inroads in establishing itself as a tourist destination.
    Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That payment is funded by establishing a new $20 fee on criminal convictions.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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