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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
From that vantage point, the economy appears to move past each disruption in turn, reinforcing the idea that these are temporary events.
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Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The projects are expected to provide thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of long-term operational jobs while reinforcing the American nuclear supply chain.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
That approach has long aimed to deter a Chinese invasion by reinforcing the island’s defences while remaining vague about whether Washington would come to Taiwan’s defense.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Upgrades at the Cal Fire Ramona Air Attack Base will strengthen wildfire response capabilities for our region, reinforcing Ramona’s critical role in protecting lives and property across San Diego County.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Besides the presentation, there are booths and displays with information reinforcing what is presented.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
That transfer is skewing luxury buyers younger and reinforcing real estate’s role as a long-term, tangible place to park wealth.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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Furthermore, the capital will enable Swap to enter new target geographies, equally bolstering its payments capabilities.—
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In the past some years, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Oman have also been bolstering their mediation efforts and seeking more prominent roles in helping reduce conflicts.—
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If your money wasn’t involved in supporting the Dallas Cowboys show, all of it may be funny, instead of just flat, sad, and a bad joke.—
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The companies said the robotaxi is designed to deliver a premium passenger experience while supporting large-scale autonomous deployment.—
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From minimalist finishes to playful graphics and elevated textures, these manicures set the tone for the year ahead, proving that short nails aren’t a fallback—they’re the focus.—
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This week, when the Golden Globes honored the actor and producer with the Carol Burnett Award at its special Golden Eve celebration, Parker unknowingly tipped her hat to that very same look, proving that her personal style is as consistent as her industry contributions.—
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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