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also reenforce
as in to confirm
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 reinforce
This transition to renewable energy not only supports our broader decarbonization goals but also reinforces our dedication to integrating sustainable practices into the core of our operations.
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
This can be damaging—especially to teens and young adults—by reinforcing weight stigma and creating unrealistic expectations.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Acknowledgement: Recognizing people’s contributions, even with a simple thank-you, reinforces a sense of value and belonging.
—Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Will Campbell reinforce a rotation of edge rushers that lost Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham in the offseason?
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
This can be damaging—especially to teens and young adults—by reinforcing weight stigma and creating unrealistic expectations.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Acknowledgement: Recognizing people’s contributions, even with a simple thank-you, reinforces a sense of value and belonging.
—Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Will Campbell reinforce a rotation of edge rushers that lost Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham in the offseason?
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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On May 3, the actor attended Moda Operandi, the pre-Met Gala cocktail party orchestrated by Donatella Versace at The Twenty Two hotel, all but confirming her attendance at the biggest fashion event of the year.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Google has confirmed the latest warnings — that Gmail accounts are under attack, and has issued some simple, critical advice.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Brown gathered prominent African-American voices, primarily star athletes, to discuss and ultimately support heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali's refusal, a month earlier, to enter the Vietnam War draft.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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It’s become his signature issue and most Americans support it.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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Sentiment was bolstered Tuesday by the latest reading on consumer inflation showing prices rising at a slower pace than Wall Street economists had expected.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Prior to Ventura taking the stand, the jury heard from two other witnesses who appeared to corroborate and bolster part of Ventura's testimony.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
13 May 2025
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America, meet the Orb: a bold new attempt to verify you’re not a bot — just by looking you in the eye.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Almost 82,000 also provided data from activity trackers that allowed researchers to verify their speed.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
2 May 2025
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The jury will weigh Ventura's claims as the trial continues into the summer, with more witnesses expected to corroborate key elements of the prosecution's case.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The video appears to corroborate what's alleged in Cassie's suit.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Though authorities in South Yorkshire and centrally were to blame for the disaster, some of the deceased were still fighting for their lives when those responsible started shifting the focus away from their own failings, buttressed by support from craven sections of the media.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Each has levied a variety of strategies to buttress its claims, encompassing infrastructure deals, loan packages, humanitarian initiatives, and diplomatic and cultural overtures.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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The state's Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement Act, passed in December 2020, set out to achieve clear goals—establishing the nation's first model law enforcement policies for interactions with youth.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The report also presses the Federal Communications Commission to establish performance standards and develop measurable goals and monitoring for WEA performance, and ensure mobile providers include location-aware maps by the December 2026 deadline.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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