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
The traditional approach of training a robot on action with reinforcement was very slow, but generative AI allows for much greater generalization.
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ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
Steel reinforcement was missing or misplaced and eaten away by corrosion.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
In a larger invasion, like the one envisioned in Hedgehog, NATO forces would likely choose to cede ground and try to hold defensible positions until reinforcements arrived—presuming Article 5 had been triggered—and mount a counterattack.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
All academics in some form or fashion, the group swapped ideas at the intersection of their research: causal machine learning, reinforcement learning, and AI agents.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
Steel reinforcement was missing or misplaced and eaten away by corrosion.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
In a larger invasion, like the one envisioned in Hedgehog, NATO forces would likely choose to cede ground and try to hold defensible positions until reinforcements arrived—presuming Article 5 had been triggered—and mount a counterattack.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
All academics in some form or fashion, the group swapped ideas at the intersection of their research: causal machine learning, reinforcement learning, and AI agents.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcement
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Offer tuition support and loan assistance as part of employee benefits to reduce financial barriers to graduate education.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Three of Pentacles highlights teamwork, support, and building something with others.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Emergency repairs began the following month, with work crews replacing dozens of broken or weakened braces that support the wooden structure.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Demand for new homes dropped to its lowest level in nearly three years last month, according to the latest data, as builders across the country brace for a significant slowdown in construction in the coming months.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Hou identifies three core pillars that guide its allocations: income generators, secular growth equities and alpha-generating alternative investments.—
DBS Private Bank,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Baby boomers—who were critical to Trump's win in 2024, when 51 percent of the age group voted for him—remain a vital pillar of his political base.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 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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Inside of Semi-finished Products and Components, goldsmiths and manufacturers will be able to find everything from mountings to clasps.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Reinforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcement. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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