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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
For the first time on Shark Week, the full range of great white hunting tactics will be revealed, reinforcing their status as one of the ocean’s top predator.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Research from McKinsey & Company found that companies in the top quartile for ethnic diversity are 39% more likely to outperform financially than those in the bottom quartile, reinforcing the growing business case for inclusive leadership.
—Jack Hayes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Combat sports provide a symbolic language that transcends borders, reinforcing a broader civilizational identity.
—Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Louis worked all day reinforcing the fence around the haystack.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Zalewski adds placing the phone in the kitchen was their way of reinforcing the idea that talking to friends should not be an isolated experience.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 June 2026
Noting that Friday marked the Nasdaq Composite's steepest single-day drop since April 2025, Citi's analysts pointed to the hotter-than-expected labor market figures reinforcing expectations of potential Fed hikes later this year.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The concept, dubbed StormWall, uses computer simulations to show that reinforcing the magnetosphere could reduce the intensity of a major geomagnetic storm by more than half.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Research from McKinsey & Company found that companies in the top quartile for ethnic diversity are 39% more likely to outperform financially than those in the bottom quartile, reinforcing the growing business case for inclusive leadership.
—Jack Hayes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Combat sports provide a symbolic language that transcends borders, reinforcing a broader civilizational identity.
—Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Louis worked all day reinforcing the fence around the haystack.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Zalewski adds placing the phone in the kitchen was their way of reinforcing the idea that talking to friends should not be an isolated experience.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 June 2026
Noting that Friday marked the Nasdaq Composite's steepest single-day drop since April 2025, Citi's analysts pointed to the hotter-than-expected labor market figures reinforcing expectations of potential Fed hikes later this year.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The concept, dubbed StormWall, uses computer simulations to show that reinforcing the magnetosphere could reduce the intensity of a major geomagnetic storm by more than half.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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Further bolstering the country as a prime location is the new Olivewood Film Studios, located in Amman.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Adidas is bolstering its relationship with Nordstrom with the launch of a national retail partnership celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026, the world’s largest sporting event and the first to be hosted in North America since 1994.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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State initiatives aimed at supporting fusion research and commercialization have encouraged investment and collaboration, helping establish an ecosystem designed to accelerate technological breakthroughs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The singer and talk show host wore a light-wash, relaxed-fit pair on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, proving the breezy silhouette is every bit as warm-weather-friendly as your favorite sundress.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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There was no evidence proving a hostile state orchestrated the fires because police never discovered El Money's motive or who the figure worked for, said Cmdr.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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