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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
The patriotic ethos of Cold War–era public schools reinforced his sense of American ideals.
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Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
When aligned with purpose and executed with thoughtfulness, the brand experience becomes a living ecosystem, constantly reinforced by meaningful interactions.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
There have been plenty of stellar political scions who reinforced the idea that certain families have a real taste and talent for public service.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
That same year, a biography on the late monarch, A Voyage Around the Queen, reinforced that claim.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Researchers reinforced these findings through frame-by-frame video analysis and CT scanning, confirming both the mechanics of movement and the structural adaptations involved.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The setup features seven high-pressure tanks reinforced with carbon-fiber composite, connected in parallel, and integrated into the frame of the vehicle.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs further contend that USASF and other cheerleading bodies under Varsity’s sway awarded bids to all-star championship events in ways that reinforced Varsity’s market dominance and stifled competition.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Those experiences have reinforced the importance of building a stronger, more accountable and more resilient organization.
—Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
When aligned with purpose and executed with thoughtfulness, the brand experience becomes a living ecosystem, constantly reinforced by meaningful interactions.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
There have been plenty of stellar political scions who reinforced the idea that certain families have a real taste and talent for public service.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
That same year, a biography on the late monarch, A Voyage Around the Queen, reinforced that claim.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Researchers reinforced these findings through frame-by-frame video analysis and CT scanning, confirming both the mechanics of movement and the structural adaptations involved.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The setup features seven high-pressure tanks reinforced with carbon-fiber composite, connected in parallel, and integrated into the frame of the vehicle.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs further contend that USASF and other cheerleading bodies under Varsity’s sway awarded bids to all-star championship events in ways that reinforced Varsity’s market dominance and stifled competition.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Those experiences have reinforced the importance of building a stronger, more accountable and more resilient organization.
—Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
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Anton Forsberg made 27 saves in his third shutout of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings greatly bolstered their playoff chances with a 1-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Other preventive programs have been initiated or bolstered in recent years.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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In February, a judge determined that the zoning board’s decision to grant the exceptions was legal and supported by the evidence, denying the neighbor’s petition for review.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Congressman Eric Swalwell supported maintaining strong environmental standards while diversifying energy sources.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Following Caballero’s go-ahead RBI single that put his team up, 4-3, in the top of the 10th, Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda’s RBI infield single proved to be enough for a walk-off 5-4 victory at Tropicana Field on Saturday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved its biggest strategic advantage in the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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