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also reenforced
as in bolstered
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 reinforced
The idea of a super wet El Niño kind of got reinforced in the winter of 1997-98.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
In other words, external pressure has reinforced internal alignment.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
It was reinforced to the British public most starkly in recent times when, in September 2022, gilts sold off violently after Liz Truss’ government unveiled a mini-Budget including £45 billion worth of unfunded tax cuts.
—Ian King, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Global economic shocks of recent years have reinforced the need for African countries to build capacity in key sectors, said an official from a leading pan-African industrial park developer.
—semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Virtues grow where they are socially reinforced.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The Netherlands has acknowledged that shift and reinforced collaborations with neighbors such as Belgium, Germany, France and the Nordics.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
On one level, the NBA’s intervention reinforced traditional governance.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The meme was further popularized by Late Night with Conan O’Brien, which aired out-of-context clips from Walker, Texas Ranger that reinforced his over-the-top image.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
In other words, external pressure has reinforced internal alignment.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
It was reinforced to the British public most starkly in recent times when, in September 2022, gilts sold off violently after Liz Truss’ government unveiled a mini-Budget including £45 billion worth of unfunded tax cuts.
—Ian King, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Global economic shocks of recent years have reinforced the need for African countries to build capacity in key sectors, said an official from a leading pan-African industrial park developer.
—semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Virtues grow where they are socially reinforced.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The Netherlands has acknowledged that shift and reinforced collaborations with neighbors such as Belgium, Germany, France and the Nordics.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
On one level, the NBA’s intervention reinforced traditional governance.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The meme was further popularized by Late Night with Conan O’Brien, which aired out-of-context clips from Walker, Texas Ranger that reinforced his over-the-top image.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
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That belief seemed to be bolstered by a disturbing video recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera, showing a person covered from head to toe approaching the house in the middle of the night with a gun, first attempting to cover the camera before removing it entirely.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Worldpay deal also bolstered Global Payments presence in Europe and strengthened some of its offerings such as e-commerce capabilities.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Congratulations to all of the sandwich shops, to all the customers that have supported us over the last 34 years, everybody everywhere.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Many of the opportunities available were in projects that supported the state’s narrative — from historical dramas valorizing medieval Hindu rulers, to biopics in praise of its leaders.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The senior was able to stop two shots by Hanks while Jacob Olalde punched in what proved to be the game winner.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Substitute Ito proved the difference in the 84th minute with a clinical finish from 12 yards to settle a tight contest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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