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as in to bolster
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
The analysis from Alpine Macro, which is part of Oxford Economics, reinforces what computer scientist and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton has been saying about AI’s impact on the labor market and the role of companies leading the charge.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The upcycled accessories reinforce Coach’s ongoing commitment to circular fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Consider reinforcing the concept of voting with a fun family game.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
In disputed territories, the drone’s ability to deliver real-time monitoring and rapid response capabilities could give operators a significant tactical advantage, reinforcing control over contested zones, the South China Morning Post writes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The upcycled accessories reinforce Coach’s ongoing commitment to circular fashion.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Consider reinforcing the concept of voting with a fun family game.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
In disputed territories, the drone’s ability to deliver real-time monitoring and rapid response capabilities could give operators a significant tactical advantage, reinforcing control over contested zones, the South China Morning Post writes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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The program aims to bolster student nutrition in a year when federal nutrition programs were transitioned to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, the governor's office said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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China has undertaken a massive expansion of sites linked to missile production since 2020, bolstering its ability to potentially deter the US military and assert its dominance in the region, a new CNN analysis of satellite images, maps and government notices reveals.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Regulating sports wagering has proven to be a challenge — and experts warn about the ramifications for gamblers who typically lose money.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chairwoman Robyn Denholm urged shareholders to support it, warning in a letter Monday that the company risks losing significant value if the deal fails and Musk opts to step down as chief executive.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Boone is currently on the international leg of his tour supporting his second studio album American Heart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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