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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
Rather than easing concerns over affordability, the announcement may have further reinforced the perception that the World Cup is becoming one of the hottest, and hardest to access, entertainment events in the world.
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Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
And it was particularly reinforced by the NCAA’s decision earlier this month to expand the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
The Haitian team’s challenges brought players together, Lecroix said, and reinforced their can-do attitude.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 24, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
What both the pandemic and the floods reinforced for us is that communities need organizations that can move quickly, build trust rapidly, and respond holistically, not just medically.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
This time inspired by water and its movement, Maccapani Missoni reinforced her penchant for flowy caftans and fluid tunics, as well as an easy-to-approach spirit channeled via blouses cut in asymmetrical proportions and wide and loose pants.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
On May 21, the Prince of Wales reinforced what his wife said about their cocker spaniel at a Buckingham Palace garden party earlier in the month.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Robust spending and strong demand for AI infrastructure have reinforced analysts’ confidence in several stocks.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 17 May 2026
For Fasano, those moments reinforced the deeper purpose behind his teaching.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
And it was particularly reinforced by the NCAA’s decision earlier this month to expand the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments from 68 to 76.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
The Haitian team’s challenges brought players together, Lecroix said, and reinforced their can-do attitude.
—Michelle Kaufman
may 24, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
What both the pandemic and the floods reinforced for us is that communities need organizations that can move quickly, build trust rapidly, and respond holistically, not just medically.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
This time inspired by water and its movement, Maccapani Missoni reinforced her penchant for flowy caftans and fluid tunics, as well as an easy-to-approach spirit channeled via blouses cut in asymmetrical proportions and wide and loose pants.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
On May 21, the Prince of Wales reinforced what his wife said about their cocker spaniel at a Buckingham Palace garden party earlier in the month.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Robust spending and strong demand for AI infrastructure have reinforced analysts’ confidence in several stocks.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 17 May 2026
For Fasano, those moments reinforced the deeper purpose behind his teaching.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
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Chevron, as well as other top energy companies and experts, has emphasized that higher taxes, fees and standards on gas in California, as well as its restrictions on refining, have bolstered prices at the pump.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The confidence was back, bolstered by a heady evening spent emotionally one-upping one another.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The $100,000 labor effort aims to counter more than $400,000 Bailey has received from individual donors and a committee supported by local business, including the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Philadelphia and the other colonial capitals supported competing publications, exposing citizens to sharply different political arguments.—
Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Instead, Hargitay proved that Adidas Sambas are still a celeb favorite for a reason, opting for classic white sneakers with electric blue stripes for an effortlessly cool finishing touch.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
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Scientists have studied this effect for years in tiny quantum systems, but controlling it in larger materials has proved much harder.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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