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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 reinforces existing precedent (e.g. Milieudefensie v. Shell, 2021) and opens the door to more aggressive litigation strategies that seek to tie emissions liability to identifiable corporate actions.
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Scott Kelly, Sourcing Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
Visitor limits and an eco-friendly infrastructure reinforce the archipelago’s commitment to sustainability, ensuring future generations can continue to experience its extraordinary wildlife.
—Emmanuel Burgio, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Likewise, a selection of antique blue-and-white ceramics reinforces how images of flowers, landscapes and portraiture were constant themes across varied media at the time.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Validation strengthens the child's inner compass and reinforces trust.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2025
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Scott Kelly, Sourcing Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
Visitor limits and an eco-friendly infrastructure reinforce the archipelago’s commitment to sustainability, ensuring future generations can continue to experience its extraordinary wildlife.
—Emmanuel Burgio, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Likewise, a selection of antique blue-and-white ceramics reinforces how images of flowers, landscapes and portraiture were constant themes across varied media at the time.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Validation strengthens the child's inner compass and reinforces trust.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate has dropped out of the 2026 race for the U.S. Senate, a spokesperson confirmed Friday, Aug. 8.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Wells previously confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that, like season 1, next season will unfold across another 15-hour workday.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The audit released this week supported Tian and Wang’s concerns about the fees and executive director salary reporting, in addition to finding several new issues.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Water conservation district supports HEC Just as HEC filed its suit with the court, the Morgan County Soil and Water Conservation District added its voice to the group’s efforts saying the judge’s order ignored evidence that the discharge permit is unlawful.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Aug. 2025
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Though bars have long been Roberson’s vice, the Arkansas Razorback posted a formidable score at the U.S. Classic, bolstering her role as an all-around threat.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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My Plus Four’s Comfort Plus Seats provided plenty of cushion, if not much in the way of bolstering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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Despite failing to verify her identity, Bardisa was reportedly offered a promotion in January 2025.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The letter would also have to verify that the data center wouldn’t cause electrical interference or fluctuations in line voltage, according to the ordinance.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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There are many signs pointing to James also signing with a new team next season, though none of that has been corroborated.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Their analysis corroborated that Mollisonia was closely related to the first arachnids, supporting the theory that the species was an ancestor to modern spiders and scorpions.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
22 July 2025
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Now his administration has eliminated about $500 million in grants to organizations that buttress public safety, including many working to prevent gun violence.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The gin is not colored, but the flavor is said to be full of bright fruit notes with a balance of sweet and tart flavors, buttressed by the fact that it’s bottled at 83.4 proof (which is slightly higher than your average London dry gin).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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The Joan Mitchell Foundation was established following the death of the great American abstract painter (1925-1992) bearing its name, fulfilling her wish to provide resources and opportunities for visual artists.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Now both are established veterans playing on lucrative second contracts.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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