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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
The Fed under pressure The latest inflation reading reinforces expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for a while — doing little to ease consumers' current affordability challenges.
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 May 2026
This shift also reinforces pricing power at the top end of luxury.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
This reinforces the importance of maintaining access to reliable information as circumstances evolve.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The dobby border reinforces vulnerable areas, helping prevent fraying and stretching over time.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The absence of a prescribed theme across the exhibition reinforces that multiplicity.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Tuvia Gering, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub, said the timing of Araghchi's visit is important, saying the meeting showed coordinated messaging between Beijing and Tehran and reinforces China's desire to have a seat in any future regional agreement.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
My experience passing a balanced budget at the local level as mayor of Tracy reinforces that good governance requires both investment and restraint.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
This reinforces the idea that these bursts are not just emissions, but diagnostic tools.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 May 2026
This shift also reinforces pricing power at the top end of luxury.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
This reinforces the importance of maintaining access to reliable information as circumstances evolve.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The dobby border reinforces vulnerable areas, helping prevent fraying and stretching over time.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The absence of a prescribed theme across the exhibition reinforces that multiplicity.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Tuvia Gering, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub, said the timing of Araghchi's visit is important, saying the meeting showed coordinated messaging between Beijing and Tehran and reinforces China's desire to have a seat in any future regional agreement.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
My experience passing a balanced budget at the local level as mayor of Tracy reinforces that good governance requires both investment and restraint.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
This reinforces the idea that these bursts are not just emissions, but diagnostic tools.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
Verb
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The agreement also bolsters AI protections, specifically around consent and compensation, and establishes minimum rate increases.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Lots of laughter and playing with joy, even in the hardest of moments, truly bolsters well-being!—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Pisces Moon in your 2nd House of Values trine Jupiter supports confidence around income, self-worth, and using resources in ways that grow rather than merely maintain.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Research supports the view that leadership skill requirements are evolving alongside technological change.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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That opacity serves a clear purpose, but Martelli is enamored by it to a fault, and Inés’ refusal to question the people around her or make any significant decisions beyond keeping her mouth shut eventually proves more trying than helpful.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The finale confirms it, and the scene was one of the first Heughan shot in Season 8.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Responding confirms your number is active, which can lead to more scam messages.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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