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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
So often kids lack offline hobbies that reinforce their sense of self, says Leah Jacobs, LMHC, founder and director at Digital Wellness Project.
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Parents,
27 June 2026
Those sentiments have created, and in turn been reinforced by, rules that discourage the technology.
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Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
But rather than keeping it tucked away, Kincaid said this reinforces Griffin’s philosophy of making the collection accessible.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Over time, organizations can also become too specialized in a single vendor’s tools, investing in certifications, training and internal expertise that further reinforce dependence.
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Philipp Schloter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Parents,
27 June 2026
Those sentiments have created, and in turn been reinforced by, rules that discourage the technology.
—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
But rather than keeping it tucked away, Kincaid said this reinforces Griffin’s philosophy of making the collection accessible.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Over time, organizations can also become too specialized in a single vendor’s tools, investing in certifications, training and internal expertise that further reinforce dependence.
—
Philipp Schloter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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Officials are hoping a surge of foreign aid and responders will bolster emergency workers and help address humanitarian needs.
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And what better way than to bolster such a big coronation than with a first proper country album in years?
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Ecuador boasts proven talent such as Moisés Caicedo of Chelsea in England; William Pacho of Paris Saint-Germain in France; Piero Hincapié of Arsenal; and Joel Ordóñez of Club Brugge in Belgium.
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Investors have a love-hate relationship with stocks Investment experts say the survey results prove, more than anything, that American investors don’t entirely trust the stock market.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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