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also reenforces
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
Whether the start of a full new chapter for the rapper or a one-off detour, Stardust reinforces the idea that, even newly sober, Brown remains one of the most exciting and least predictable artists in hip-hop.
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Teaching reinforces your own learning.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
My skin immediately felt hydrated and moisturized, but that’s all thanks to the multi-lipid complex formulated in the balm, which reinforces the skin barrier and coconut seed butter that locks in moisture.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
This move reinforces the historical, symbiotic relationship between music and fashion as cultural categories.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The hat changes his silhouette and reinforces his star aura, but doesn’t shift the person and values underneath.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The Editors’ Choice award reinforces that the balance of style and function lands well.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
The analysis from Alpine Macro, which is part of Oxford Economics, reinforces what computer scientist and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton has been saying about AI’s impact on the labor market and the role of companies leading the charge.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The transformation reinforces our position as a pioneer in the region’s retail and leisure landscape.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Teaching reinforces your own learning.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
My skin immediately felt hydrated and moisturized, but that’s all thanks to the multi-lipid complex formulated in the balm, which reinforces the skin barrier and coconut seed butter that locks in moisture.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
This move reinforces the historical, symbiotic relationship between music and fashion as cultural categories.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The hat changes his silhouette and reinforces his star aura, but doesn’t shift the person and values underneath.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The Editors’ Choice award reinforces that the balance of style and function lands well.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
The analysis from Alpine Macro, which is part of Oxford Economics, reinforces what computer scientist and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton has been saying about AI’s impact on the labor market and the role of companies leading the charge.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
The transformation reinforces our position as a pioneer in the region’s retail and leisure landscape.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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Novartis bolsters treatments for rare muscle disorders With this acquisition, Novartis is expanding into areas with limited treatment options, while strengthening its presence in the rare disease landscape.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their recent trend of going 5-1 against the spread after a win further bolsters their position.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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These microorganisms are the base of a unique food chain that supports a community of cave-dwelling organisms.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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An evening with the Addams proves just the remedy.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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His original announcement on October 13 stated his contract was simply not being renewed, but this new report confirms the non-renewal has been escalated to an early termination.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The work, led by Professor Zijian Li, confirms that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation significantly reduces the electrostatic interaction between Zn2+ and the [VOn] layer, improves the specific capacity and cycling stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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