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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
This was reinforced in my nutrition consultation, where the advice aligned almost seamlessly with the doctor’s assessment.
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Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Rate-hike expectations were reinforced by the US labor-market readings on Friday as nonfarm payrolls increased 172,000 last month after upward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
—Tony Czuczka, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Less than an hour later, the military said people could leave areas reinforced against missile attacks.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The island itself owes much of its identity to agriculture, a legacy reinforced centuries ago by Cosimo de’ Medici.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The heels are designed with a light construction on the upper that is reinforced with a contrasting high-shine light gold metal lace cap-toe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
The same circadian system that morning sunlight activates can be reinforced or undermined by what’s screwed into your lamps for the next 14 hours.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Also, the second-quarter revenue growth outlook of more than 30% reinforced Ikeda’s confidence in DDOG’s potential to generate further acceleration in its growth.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 31 May 2026
For Omoro, the ceremony reinforced that the opening was designed as more than a standard nightlife launch.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Rate-hike expectations were reinforced by the US labor-market readings on Friday as nonfarm payrolls increased 172,000 last month after upward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
—Tony Czuczka, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Less than an hour later, the military said people could leave areas reinforced against missile attacks.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The island itself owes much of its identity to agriculture, a legacy reinforced centuries ago by Cosimo de’ Medici.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The heels are designed with a light construction on the upper that is reinforced with a contrasting high-shine light gold metal lace cap-toe.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
The same circadian system that morning sunlight activates can be reinforced or undermined by what’s screwed into your lamps for the next 14 hours.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Also, the second-quarter revenue growth outlook of more than 30% reinforced Ikeda’s confidence in DDOG’s potential to generate further acceleration in its growth.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 31 May 2026
For Omoro, the ceremony reinforced that the opening was designed as more than a standard nightlife launch.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
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Now, their argument is also bolstered by the fact that Lake Powell is emptying — whether Colorado River managers like it or not.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The Atlanta Braves have bolstered their depth at catcher by acquiring veteran Austin Wynns from the Los Angeles Angels.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Now, as Paxton is the Republican nominee for Senate, House Republicans who supported impeachment have taken differing positions.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Back in February, a federal judge ruled that key provisions of the law could go into effect, a decision backed by retailers who supported the legislation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Two dozen other Republican senators accepted the allegations as credible and urged Moore to step aside if the claims proved true.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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While his tenure with Philadelphia proved brief, his extensive major-league experience and history as a former top prospect could create another opportunity elsewhere before long.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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