reinforced

variants also reenforced
past tense of reinforce
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 For Eala, beating Rybakina and sharing the court with Williams reinforced her place among the game’s elite. Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026 The moves that followed the Tkachuk trade reinforced Zito’s assertion that the deal was merely just the start of Florida’s plans, not the only big swing. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems. Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 Those experiences appear to have reinforced the importance of humility inside the squad, even as outside expectations continue to grow. Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 That was reinforced again on Wednesday, when the club announced lengthy contract extensions for goaltender Dan Vladar (not surprising) and left wing Tyson Foerster (kinda surprising). Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Coming less than 24 hours after Christie’s equivalent sale topped its high estimate, Sotheby’s reinforced what is quickly becoming the defining story of London’s summer auctions. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 July 2026 Trump also reinforced his anti-labor bona fides, Mrvan said, by canceling collective bargaining for 450,000 federal employees. John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
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  • This concentration of wealth, often bolstered by stock market performance, allows retailers like Walmart to thrive even amidst widespread consumer financial strain.
    Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The motorsport vibes are further bolstered by Track mode’s properly heavy steering and the brake system’s tuning.
    Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
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  • For more than 30 years, Alpert Jewish Family Service has supported Holocaust survivors through its Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program.
    Eva Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Over the years, Kelce and Swift have supported one another at concerts and football games, with the hitmaker even being present when her beau won a Super Bowl ring in February 2024.
    Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026
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  • For consumption, Temasek sees opportunities in spending on experiences over goods, and homegrown consumer brands that have proved innovation capabilities, over foreign brands.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad reported that the opening has been postponed twice already, first in 2023 due to permit issues and the aftermath of the pandemic, and once more in 2025 when the deadline proved too tight.
    News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2026

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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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