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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
This year, the brand also announced tennis player Flavio Cobolli as its new brand ambassador for 2026 and 2027 — strengthening its connection to the world of professional tennis and reinforcing its commitment to a new generation of athletes who embody performance, authenticity and style.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
That's why its so important to keep reinforcing daily routines even when your kids seem used to them.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
With three national championship coaches —Spurrier, Meyer and Stoops — around the program and reinforcing the standard, Sumrall knows what’s expected.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Both sides remain heavily militarized, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently reinforcing northern Cyprus with additional military assets amid concerns over the regional security situation.
—Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Promotions can feel subjective rather than milestone-based, reinforcing the sense that career progression lacks transparency.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Handcrafted hardwood floors continue throughout the first floor, reinforcing the sense that this home was built with unusual care and attention to detail.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Brahms, of all composers, benefits from a certain reserve, especially in a hall so acoustically responsive — indeed, reinforcing — as the Meyerson.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Yasmin, Hayley, and Henry’s threesome is dangled as yet another piece of kompromat, reinforcing how intimacy in Industry is constantly converted into leverage.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
That's why its so important to keep reinforcing daily routines even when your kids seem used to them.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
With three national championship coaches —Spurrier, Meyer and Stoops — around the program and reinforcing the standard, Sumrall knows what’s expected.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Both sides remain heavily militarized, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently reinforcing northern Cyprus with additional military assets amid concerns over the regional security situation.
—Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Promotions can feel subjective rather than milestone-based, reinforcing the sense that career progression lacks transparency.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Handcrafted hardwood floors continue throughout the first floor, reinforcing the sense that this home was built with unusual care and attention to detail.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Brahms, of all composers, benefits from a certain reserve, especially in a hall so acoustically responsive — indeed, reinforcing — as the Meyerson.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Yasmin, Hayley, and Henry’s threesome is dangled as yet another piece of kompromat, reinforcing how intimacy in Industry is constantly converted into leverage.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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The 30-year-old offensive tackle — who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent ahead of the 2019 season — was brought to Charlotte in 2024 as a reserve option at tackle for the Panthers, who were interested in bolstering an offensive line that struggled mightily the year before.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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South Africa’s president courted business leaders during a two-day state visit to Brazil aimed at bolstering trade ties with Latin America’s biggest economy amid upheaval sparked by US tariffs and the Iran war.—
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semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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No, the actor, now 27 and recognized in the best supporting actress category for her sensitive turn in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, has actually—wait for it—already been working for a quarter of a century.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Four years later in his 11th consecutive appearance in the desert, the question is less about proving himself and more about sustaining the level that carried him to the top tier of the game.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite these challenges, the verification system continued functioning throughout the entire flight, proving that blockchain technology can reliably operate on lightweight onboard hardware used in autonomous aerial vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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