as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
the consulting architect suggested using additional steel reinforcements to counteract the bridge's design flaw
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Recent Examples of reinforcement
While the Prodigy troops have neutralized the Weyland-Yutani invasion for now, reinforcements are surely on the way.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Homan also mentioned the reinforcements ICE would be getting with the recent hiring of 10,000 new agents.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
Programmed with a proprietary reinforcement learning algorithm, Adam followed the directions like a human being and entered a room full of other robots carrying out different tasks.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
An offensive line with some young pieces should continue to jell, and the Chiefs will add reinforcements when Xavier Worthy returns from injury and Rashee Rice finishes out his six-game suspension.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Homan also mentioned the reinforcements ICE would be getting with the recent hiring of 10,000 new agents.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
Programmed with a proprietary reinforcement learning algorithm, Adam followed the directions like a human being and entered a room full of other robots carrying out different tasks.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
An offensive line with some young pieces should continue to jell, and the Chiefs will add reinforcements when Xavier Worthy returns from injury and Rashee Rice finishes out his six-game suspension.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcement
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But the support — from family members, colleagues and the fire service community — has remained constant.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the company cut 4,000 customer support jobs this year due to efficiency gains directly linked to AI technology.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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The shutdown deadline looms as agencies brace for disruption—and scrutiny.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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On my table balances a Sculpey clay figurine of the Egyptian deity Ptah mashed with Unicron, whose wings serve the dual purpose of cape and sculpture brace.—
Lana Lin
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Authorities said the building’s foundation pillars gave way while construction workers were laying down concrete.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Votives and tealights are small and subtle accent options, while taper and pillar candles are often much larger.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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When powered on, the e-uni will self-balance for easier mounting, with leg grips on either side to guide your stance while your feet are positioned on the fold-down platforms.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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“Reinforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcement. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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