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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 absence of a prescribed theme across the exhibition reinforces that multiplicity.
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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
The divergence in performance across the Club's portfolio in April reinforces our belief that there are essentially two markets right now — the data center stocks and everything else.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Spaar’s colloquial flippancies only reinforces her fervency.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
It is riddled with slurs, beginning with its title, and, much like his song about Anita Bryant, reinforces various harmful stereotypes, this time about Black people.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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
The divergence in performance across the Club's portfolio in April reinforces our belief that there are essentially two markets right now — the data center stocks and everything else.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Spaar’s colloquial flippancies only reinforces her fervency.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
It is riddled with slurs, beginning with its title, and, much like his song about Anita Bryant, reinforces various harmful stereotypes, this time about Black people.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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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
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The win, his third straight, bolsters Antonelli’s spot at the top of the leaderboard, 20 points ahead of fellow Mercedes driver George Russell.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Take a few minutes to reset, then make one decision that supports both your stability and your peace moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku supports stronger, healthier hair right at the root, while soothing botanicals like rosemary, green tea, and rice extract keep irritation in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Maybe a rookie proves worthy this summer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Margot Robbie showing up to the Met Gala afterparty in jeans proves that even A-list celebrities can’t resist changing into their comfies after a fancy event.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Disruption is permanent, and AI is the divider The 2026 AlixPartners Disruption Index, polling executives across 11 countries and 10 industries confirms that disruption is now the operating baseline.—
Catherine Nekavand,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Mayo Clinic Press confirms that anxiety produces real physical responses, including labored breathing, muscle tightening and activation of the sympathetic nervous system.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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