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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 latest signals from Beijing’s political gathering have reinforced the view that tech self-reliance and industrial upgrading will anchor economic growth in the years to come.
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Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Clark suggested that adversity has only reinforced her reliance on preparation and discipline.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
For many neighbors, the incident has reinforced long-standing concerns about the warehouse's proximity to family residences.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The shift has reinforced the quiet confidence that coaches and observers have long noticed in Tien.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In one survey, 62% of single workers reported feeling treated differently from married colleagues with children – and 30% said the disparity reinforced the message that their lives mattered less.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
As the roundtable came to a close, community leaders reinforced the positives of Jewish life in Palm Beach County.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
In the arc of his ascent, Ohman has reinforced Yale’s wager on projection.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The canopy is extra durable and reinforced with a steel frame for stability, even on ultra-windy days.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Clark suggested that adversity has only reinforced her reliance on preparation and discipline.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
For many neighbors, the incident has reinforced long-standing concerns about the warehouse's proximity to family residences.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The shift has reinforced the quiet confidence that coaches and observers have long noticed in Tien.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In one survey, 62% of single workers reported feeling treated differently from married colleagues with children – and 30% said the disparity reinforced the message that their lives mattered less.
—Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
As the roundtable came to a close, community leaders reinforced the positives of Jewish life in Palm Beach County.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
In the arc of his ascent, Ohman has reinforced Yale’s wager on projection.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The canopy is extra durable and reinforced with a steel frame for stability, even on ultra-windy days.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
Verb
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The Chargers bolstered their efforts to protect quarterback Justin Herbert all while diversifying their offense by agreeing to a multiyear deal with veteran fullback Alec Ingold on Sunday, the team announced.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This blast could come to define Puerto Rico’s identity in this iteration of the WBC as a scrappy underdog bolstered by staunch pitching and clutch hits, especially if its 2-0 advantage here turns into a title game berth for another chance at the island’s first championship.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trustee Andrea McElroy supported the move while speaking about bike safety at a special Board of Education meeting last December.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Together, the system supported up to 222 spatial modes entering a single multimode fiber.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rosemount, which won its conference for the first time in 35 years and rarely won by less than double digits, beat Rochester Mayo 65-64 in the semifinals, a nail-biter that proved to be beneficial Saturday.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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That proved necessary for the victory after Marco Reus used his head for an unassisted score in the 82nd minute to cut the Galaxy’s deficit to a goal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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