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
Others experiment with reinforcement.
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Positive reinforcement can also motivate your child to do their chores, get along with their siblings, or complete their homework assignments without arguing.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
AlphaGo then played itself thousands of times, improving from every mistake through a training process known as reinforcement learning.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
The American Kennel Club (AKC) emphasizes that helping fearful dogs requires patience and positive reinforcement.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Positive reinforcement can also motivate your child to do their chores, get along with their siblings, or complete their homework assignments without arguing.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
AlphaGo then played itself thousands of times, improving from every mistake through a training process known as reinforcement learning.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
The American Kennel Club (AKC) emphasizes that helping fearful dogs requires patience and positive reinforcement.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcement
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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With French support all but evaporated, organizers scramble for alternative sources.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Sox also announced that outfielder/infielder Brooks Baldwin elected to undergo a season-ending UCL internal brace procedure on his right elbow on April 1.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Around the country, optional Medicaid services — such as doula support, home health care, and dental work — are at risk of losing funding as states brace for federal Medicaid cuts to hit their bottom lines.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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Even the threat of reducing security for the Strait of Hormuz risks shaking confidence in a pillar of the world economy, as well as American wealth and power.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Steel support pillars driven into the caves have caused rust and iron pollution in the water, and falling stalactites are making some cenotes unsafe to explore.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Featuring magnetic and screw-free mounting, these cameras snap onto any metal surface for a rock-solid hold in seconds.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Tremblay’s survival likely owed in part to the four-point restraint and robust mounting of flight attendant jump seats, which are designed to withstand higher crash loads than standard passenger seats, according to safety experts.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Reinforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcement. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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