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as in bolsters
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 reinforces
In a statement, City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, a member of the council’s Budget and Finance Committee, said the report reinforces concerns that the city cannot rely on short-term fixes amid growing structural deficits.
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City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
That approach deepens cynicism and reinforces the belief that government is something done to people, not with them.
—Garrett Lucien, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Thoughtful, maintenance-free landscaping reinforces its calm, almost resort-like feel.
—Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
The film casually reinforces its point here that women of the period had few good options, but the scenes also reveal the almost imperceptible development of mutual fondness between husband and wife.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The shady circumstances surrounding Rama’s most important ally and the lack of accountability reinforces the sentiment that is pervasive in Albanian society that their government is rife with corruption.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The discovery reinforces that New York played a larger role in the abolitionist movement than many people realize.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The stronger-than-expected jobs report reinforces the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady at its meeting last month, marking its first pause after three consecutive cuts at the end of 2025, experts said.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
That approach deepens cynicism and reinforces the belief that government is something done to people, not with them.
—Garrett Lucien, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Thoughtful, maintenance-free landscaping reinforces its calm, almost resort-like feel.
—Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
The film casually reinforces its point here that women of the period had few good options, but the scenes also reveal the almost imperceptible development of mutual fondness between husband and wife.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The shady circumstances surrounding Rama’s most important ally and the lack of accountability reinforces the sentiment that is pervasive in Albanian society that their government is rife with corruption.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The discovery reinforces that New York played a larger role in the abolitionist movement than many people realize.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The stronger-than-expected jobs report reinforces the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady at its meeting last month, marking its first pause after three consecutive cuts at the end of 2025, experts said.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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Or to put it another way, each investment bolsters resilience, but that requires proactive leadership and capital planning.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Law enforcement agencies cite the automatic license-plate readers, or ALPRs, as a powerful tool that bolsters their ability to locate and stop suspects who may be on their way to committing their next assault or robbery.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Founded with a commitment to mental well-being and self-acceptance, Rare Beauty seeks to redefine how the beauty industry supports mental health.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Caldwell Mayor Eric Phillips supports the bill, and the city began preparing for a potential transition to council districts in summer 2025, spokesperson Char Jackson said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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This look again proves that the trim can belong anywhere, not just the collar or cuffs.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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While performances of the complete play with the incidental music are rare, a half-hour concert version, also rare but less so, proves effective.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The team confirms that Uranus’ upper atmosphere has continued to cool over the past thirty years – a trend that has been surprising scientists for over three decades.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lafe confirms that under the contract the anglers signed with DTF, the league has 30 calendar days to pay out the tournament winnings.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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