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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
As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The defensive front reinforced by Phillips and Smith flummoxed Love on a penultimate drive with a series of stunts that frequently struck the quarterback.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The strategy has since been reinforced by Swiss private equity firm Evoco, which in October 2024 acquired the stake formerly held by Milano Investment Partners, and injected additional funds via a capital increase.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Florida’s 2018 election and recount fiasco reinforced the state’s reputation as a place where voting is dogged by problems.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
The sheriff’s office responsiveness in this case has reinforced for her the significance of law enforcement’s relationship with victim’s families.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Choosing the right powertrain for your lifestyle The study also reinforced that the best vehicle choice depends largely on driving habits.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
The democratic control of a new technology like AI requires public deliberation, and such public deliberation might seem impossible considering the view held by many (and reinforced by the tech industry) that AI is very complicated.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The defensive front reinforced by Phillips and Smith flummoxed Love on a penultimate drive with a series of stunts that frequently struck the quarterback.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The strategy has since been reinforced by Swiss private equity firm Evoco, which in October 2024 acquired the stake formerly held by Milano Investment Partners, and injected additional funds via a capital increase.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Florida’s 2018 election and recount fiasco reinforced the state’s reputation as a place where voting is dogged by problems.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
The sheriff’s office responsiveness in this case has reinforced for her the significance of law enforcement’s relationship with victim’s families.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Choosing the right powertrain for your lifestyle The study also reinforced that the best vehicle choice depends largely on driving habits.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
The democratic control of a new technology like AI requires public deliberation, and such public deliberation might seem impossible considering the view held by many (and reinforced by the tech industry) that AI is very complicated.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Danish shipping giant Maersk on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter operating profit and raised the lower-end of its full-year guidance, bolstered by increasing container volumes.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … 'THE TRUTH' – The Baltimore Ravens bolstered their pass rush by picking up Dre'Mont Jones.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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How many voters supported, opposed Measure G In Nevada County, the largest portion of the library district, voters supported Measure G with by a 7-to-3 margin.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s why, according to graphic designer and rebranding expert Gardner, the Wichita community overwhelmingly supported the new Redhawks mascot.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The change has proved costly because Venezuela lost one of its few remaining sources of legitimate income.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The combo of Barrs and Lee especially proved problematic for TCU as the two guards flourished in the mid-range with pull-up jumpers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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