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also reenforcing
as in confirming
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
The robust programming helped BIFF achieve its highest attendance in recent years, reinforcing the festival’s position as a crucial launchpad for Asian cinema even as the Korean industry grapples with unprecedented challenges.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
The system guarantees a retaliatory response in the event of nuclear attack, reinforcing deterrence.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
If Vrabel wants to establish a winning culture, that means reinforcing certain habits and attitudes and disallowing others.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
If Congress does not act, expect enrollment shifts as healthier members churn out, further pressuring 2026 risk pools and potentially reinforcing the very morbidity adjustments carriers built into rates, according to KFF’s analysis of filings and market behavior.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Together, these mechanisms foster durable learning outcomes by reinforcing cognitive and sensorimotor integration.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Because China and Russia recognized a Palestinian state in 1988, the US may soon be left as the only permanent Security Council member not to recognize a Palestinian state, reinforcing how Washington increasingly stands as a bulwark between Israel and growing international isolation.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Prompt recalls help prevent accidents, protect vulnerable consumers, and hold manufacturers accountable, reinforcing trust in product safety standards and regulatory oversight.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
That collaboration shouldn’t end at the sale—teams should continue to ensure that onboarding and support stay aligned, reinforcing the original solution.
—Asaf Darash, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcing
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Erin LaRow, a spokesperson for DCF, Kansas’ child welfare agency, said state privacy laws prevented her from confirming whether a hotline call from the nurse was received.—
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In a statement confirming Broder’s death, his family pointed to the fact that Broder died on Rosh Hashanah.—
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After all, iron is essential for supporting the development and function of your brain and muscles, among other significant benefits.—
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Conservatives have pledged to continue funding and supporting the organization following Kirk's death.—
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Big Time Fund operates as part of an initiative supported by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, and invests in entertainment projects aimed at bolstering the country’s creative economy and amplifying Arab storytelling.—
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The development comes as a US Congress delegation is in Beijing for talks aimed at bolstering bilateral exchanges including military-to-military communication, in the first such visit to China in six years.—
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The city encourages residents to have their gardens certified by reputable organizations like the Wildlife Federation and post signs verifying compliance with those organizations’ standards.—
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In December Democratic senators critical of Medicaid work requirements, including Georgia’s Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, had asked the GAO to report on the administrative costs of implementing Pathways and verifying that recipients are working, studying or volunteering.—
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Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility.—
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Any good Marxist can tell you that the ruling class of any nation will frequently make social concessions as a way of buttressing its brute political power with moral credibility.—
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On Sunday, Cox told Meet the Press that Robinson was allegedly in a romantic relationship with a roommate who is trans, providing no additional public corroborating data or information of the roommate's gender.—
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
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In a Fox Business interview, Carr mentioned that the FTC is contemplating broadening its click-to-cancel rulemaking, asserting his disagreement with the previous administration’s approach to establishing the rule.—
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Proposals include creating a statewide framework for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and establishing new loan programs for homebuyers.—
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“Reinforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcing. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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