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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
But critics and former employees who spoke with CNN say the AI company has long known of the dangers of the tool’s tendency toward sycophancy – repeatedly reinforcing and encouraging any kind of input – particularly for users who are distressed or mentally ill.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Under his leadership, Brioni underwent an operational reorganisation and experienced strong growth momentum, reinforcing its position in the luxury menswear landscape, according to its parent company Kering.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Completing each task gives your brain a small reward, reinforcing calm and focus when the kitchen gets hectic.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Consider reinforcing the concept of voting with a fun family game.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
In disputed territories, the drone’s ability to deliver real-time monitoring and rapid response capabilities could give operators a significant tactical advantage, reinforcing control over contested zones, the South China Morning Post writes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Hemeda has utilized experimental 3D geotechnical modeling to locate the sections of the tomb most in need of reinforcing in order to prevent further cracks and flooding.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Editor Agnès Bruckert’s patient cutting allows the film’s fairly audacious tonal shifts (from tentative rom-com to psychological excavation) to unfold with poise, reinforcing the sense that catastrophe and self-redefinition can coexist within the same breath.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
This year, State Farm joined as a presenting sponsor, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the Latin community.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Under his leadership, Brioni underwent an operational reorganisation and experienced strong growth momentum, reinforcing its position in the luxury menswear landscape, according to its parent company Kering.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Completing each task gives your brain a small reward, reinforcing calm and focus when the kitchen gets hectic.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Consider reinforcing the concept of voting with a fun family game.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
In disputed territories, the drone’s ability to deliver real-time monitoring and rapid response capabilities could give operators a significant tactical advantage, reinforcing control over contested zones, the South China Morning Post writes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Hemeda has utilized experimental 3D geotechnical modeling to locate the sections of the tomb most in need of reinforcing in order to prevent further cracks and flooding.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Editor Agnès Bruckert’s patient cutting allows the film’s fairly audacious tonal shifts (from tentative rom-com to psychological excavation) to unfold with poise, reinforcing the sense that catastrophe and self-redefinition can coexist within the same breath.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
This year, State Farm joined as a presenting sponsor, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the Latin community.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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Under head coach Mark Pope, the Wildcats bring back key guards like Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen, while bolstering the roster with blue-chip transfers and freshman talent, including Jaland Lowe and Kam Williams.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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General manager Mike Hazen blamed himself for not bolstering the club’s depth in 2025, which contributed to a disappointing fourth-place finish.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fix the City, the PAC supporting Cuomo’s bid since the primary, spent millions on television ads for the former mayor and against Mamdani.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pet Loss At Home, an organization of mobile veterinarians providing end-of-life care in the comfort of home, suggested that people supporting a grieving friend can send memorial gifts and flowers, or print photos of the pet to send along with a personalized card.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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New governors-elect Sherrill and Virginia’s Abigail Spanberger did as well, proving that moderate candidates can succeed with a centrist message, but Mamdani likely will retain the spotlight given New York’s place as the center of the media universe.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Incredibly, that level of authenticity won over the oft-unmovable TikTok comment section, proving that, in just a few months, Bunna has built a fanbase intimately in-tune with both her artistry and her personhood.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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