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
In addition to holding provisions for campers' convenience, the aluminum shelving inside serves as reinforcement for the camper structure, not so different from larger campers in which interior furnishings and joinery are part of the structural bones.
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The men, who did not make the podium in Beijing, will have some reinforcements next year as NHL players will be returning to the Games for the first time since 2014.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
After completing each of the three steps, the kids listening receive a Sleepy Star—positive reinforcement that encourages kids to stick to the routine laid out by the podcast.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
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HOUSTON — Ricky Pearsall is out a fourth straight game, and Brandon Aiyuk’s comeback remains at least a week away, but the 49ers are debuting a reinforcement at wide receiver today at the Texans.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The men, who did not make the podium in Beijing, will have some reinforcements next year as NHL players will be returning to the Games for the first time since 2014.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
After completing each of the three steps, the kids listening receive a Sleepy Star—positive reinforcement that encourages kids to stick to the routine laid out by the podcast.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
Follow along with our live updates at the bottom of this story…
HOUSTON — Ricky Pearsall is out a fourth straight game, and Brandon Aiyuk’s comeback remains at least a week away, but the 49ers are debuting a reinforcement at wide receiver today at the Texans.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcement
Noun
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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Jeenah Moon | Reuters Global markets may be due for a reality check after this year’s relentless rally, as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on Tuesday cautioned investors to brace for a drawdown over the next two years.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The brace successfully monitored joint bending while the subject walked, ran, squatted, and jumped, even reconstructing the person’s running gait with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Support for late value form became a pillar of the climate politics of the Biden administration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ice Climb Grand Island’s Trout Bay Michigan’s ice climbing capital offers more than 100 routes, from beginner WI2 pillars to expert WI6 curtains.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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The case is lightweight yet highly impact-resistant, providing uniform protection during long filming sessions, travel, or mounting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2025.
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