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 The Athletics have been the worst team in Major League Baseball for nearly two months and reinforced that point Friday night in their first game since the All-Star break. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 Teaching has reinforced my belief that people grow when they are given opportunities to learn, reflect and improve. Dr. Asma Al Aufi, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Reinaldo Dias da Rocha, who is from the same community, said his father had already encouraged him not to hunt sharks, but the project had reinforced the importance of preserving the animals. ABC News, 17 July 2026 This experience reinforced my belief that judges play a critical role in ensuring justice is achieved through careful adherence to constitutional protections rather than emotion or public opinion. Schnelle Tonge, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026 The behavior becomes reinforced even when the reaction is negative. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 The experience reinforced the department’s commitment to creating its own program and eventually led to the arrival of Domino. Verónica Egui Brito july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Unlike Roman concrete, most modern concrete is reinforced with steel bars. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026 That experience reinforced how important this draft was for Utah. Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
Verb
  • Those massive paper gains have bolstered Alphabet’s investment portfolio and flowed through to its bottom line.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 22 July 2026
  • But other evidence, including video and text messages of the officer bragging about the shooting, bolstered Martinez’s account and prompted a judge to dismiss the federal charges against her.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
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  • Earlier versions of the county’s early voting plan included Sunday voting, which Democrats generally supported and Republicans opposed.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The largest project the fund has supported is the $300 million redevelopment of Parade Park Homes.
    Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
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  • His goal proved especially important when Minnesota’s Devin Padelford was left unmarked on a set piece and scored on a header in the 75th minute.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • More than anything else, that team proved what a romantic optimist Keegan was, to dream of playing football like that in the second tier, and to be brave enough to deliver it, telling his players to go out and entertain the fans.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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