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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
French President Emmanuel Macron, representing one of only two states in Europe (the other being Britain) with nuclear weapons capability, is pushing for intra-European debates on reinforcing nuclear deterrence — with or without the United States.
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Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Conventional reinforcing steel is embedded in it to increase its load-bearing capacity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
This will also bring another reinforcing shot of colder air for Monday with highs in the lower 30s and low temperatures on Monday and Tuesday mornings only in the low 20s to upper teens.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Spaces like Teatro Iguatemi elevate the entire environment by reinforcing our commitment to creativity, dialogue and community.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
These interdependent efforts created a community where everyone contributed, reinforcing the collective harmony that sustained La Danza.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The ceremony gathered the community in one place, physically and symbolically, reinforcing the idea that this was where independent film came together.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Last year’s roster bust-up went a long way in reinforcing the future.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Another option patients may pursue is to slowly taper off the drugs over about three to six months and to focus on reinforcing lifestyle choices that support goals for overall health and weight maintenance.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Conventional reinforcing steel is embedded in it to increase its load-bearing capacity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
This will also bring another reinforcing shot of colder air for Monday with highs in the lower 30s and low temperatures on Monday and Tuesday mornings only in the low 20s to upper teens.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Spaces like Teatro Iguatemi elevate the entire environment by reinforcing our commitment to creativity, dialogue and community.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
These interdependent efforts created a community where everyone contributed, reinforcing the collective harmony that sustained La Danza.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The ceremony gathered the community in one place, physically and symbolically, reinforcing the idea that this was where independent film came together.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Last year’s roster bust-up went a long way in reinforcing the future.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Another option patients may pursue is to slowly taper off the drugs over about three to six months and to focus on reinforcing lifestyle choices that support goals for overall health and weight maintenance.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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Reporting to Russo, founder and art director, and Sandrine Guétin, deputy general manager, she is charged with bolstering the agency’s brand presence.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The surge in home prices has slowed while income gains have accelerated, bolstering the purchasing power of homebuyers, some analysts noted.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The active component in milk thistle seeds, silymarin, has been shown in some studies to increase glutathione levels naturally up to 35-50% by protecting liver cells and supporting their function.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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The presenters discussed how periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that worsens with age, affects the bone and tissues supporting the teeth.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Across the country, educators, cultural institutions and civic organizations are proving that high-quality civic education engages young people, strengthens democratic skills and builds durable civic habits.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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These micro, honor-system bakeries are popping up everywhere, proving that Southern hospitality—and trust—is alive and well.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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