RESTRENGTHENING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

restrengthening

verb

present participle of restrengthen

as in reinforcing

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Turbine cancellations haven't materialized, and order growth has actually accelerated in some states considering data center moratoriums, reinforcing our confidence in the long-term power demand story.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Interiors are seamlessly integrated into the environment, reinforcing the very restraint and repose the hospitality group has become so renowned for since its inception in 1988.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinforcing

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Despite those disputes, the EEOC has been regularly enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, pursuing companies who deny pregnant workers accommodations.

— Claire Savage, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
There is a legitimate economic argument for enforcing work permits, business licenses and rules reserving certain sectors for citizens.

— Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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Bathed in the shifting light from the screen, the orchestra’s movements and playing functioned like a second drama unfolding onstage, augmenting and mirroring the original film.

— Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
For the past few years, though, the merchandising team has been augmenting those brands with more products that match today’s youth consumer.

— Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of augmenting

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This minimizes stigma and administrative burden for families while also maximizing efficiency for administration.

— Mona Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
There will also be high-profile newcomers on the small screen, though TV’s bigger focus will be on maximizing the impact of returning faves and minimizing the erosion of linear ratings.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of maximizing

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Beyond that, sharpening a feel for when the initial danger has diminished should help the quarterback find a little extra time and space to reset and attack.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The plant contains mescaline, a psychoactive compound that alters perception and mood, sharpening the senses and amplifying feelings of empathy and connection.

— Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

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The search for a father and his 14-year-old daughter following last month’s discovery of a dead infant in Monterey County has turned into a rescue operation, with authorities emphasizing that the teen is a victim.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The film aims to reclaim its throne in the genre — emphasizing reboots and remakes — but doesn’t quite make the cut.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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Autistica offered a statement from its senior research manager, Michelle Newman, stressing the importance of accessible transport.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Now, state officials are scrambling to get the word out, stressing how deadly the virus can be without immediate treatment.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Sep. 2026

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