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as in confirms
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
By linking enrichment, missile capabilities, and support for Palestinian resistance, the senior cleric reinforces a hard-line posture that could further complicate diplomatic efforts and destabilize the region.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
On the production side, monitoring based on the 2004 Code of Conduct and employee hotlines reinforces human rights and labor protections.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
From ancient history to astrophysics, every new notion only reinforces the idea that being born was all a big mistake.
—Domenico Starnone, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
In addition to moisturizing, the formula also reinforces nails and nourishes cuticles offering multiple benefits.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
Stretchy and stable By combining MoS₂ with Nafion, the polymer not only reinforces the fragile material but also helps heal defects on the surface that usually kill light output.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
The prospect of their expansion into our West Bend Manufacturing Center reinforces our City’s place as a destination for top-tier manufacturing.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
And, having staked his reputation – and leadership role within the Democratic party – on passing the ballot measure, polling data reinforces that Newsom is left with few options.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
On the production side, monitoring based on the 2004 Code of Conduct and employee hotlines reinforces human rights and labor protections.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
From ancient history to astrophysics, every new notion only reinforces the idea that being born was all a big mistake.
—Domenico Starnone, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
In addition to moisturizing, the formula also reinforces nails and nourishes cuticles offering multiple benefits.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
Stretchy and stable By combining MoS₂ with Nafion, the polymer not only reinforces the fragile material but also helps heal defects on the surface that usually kill light output.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
The prospect of their expansion into our West Bend Manufacturing Center reinforces our City’s place as a destination for top-tier manufacturing.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
And, having staked his reputation – and leadership role within the Democratic party – on passing the ballot measure, polling data reinforces that Newsom is left with few options.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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The first release of The Athletic’s Heisman Trophy straw poll confirms the intrigue involved in a Week 7 Big Ten matchup of undefeated teams led by breakout transfer quarterbacks.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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This confirms ongoing speculation that, after the exit of Kim Jones from his role as artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women in October last year, more changes could be taking place at the brand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Screambox supports three simultaneous streams, which is about average.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The move bolsters its commitment to the region’s audiovisual industry where Cimarrón has already been active in Uruguay, Mexico and Argentina.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Published Wednesday in , the discovery bolsters the case for follow-up missions to search for signs of life within Saturn’s enigmatic, ocean-bearing moon.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mud Jeans has become the first denim brand to achieve the TESTEX Circularity Label, a certification that independently verifies durability, repairability and recyclability in textiles.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Domain Controller verifies the TGT and builds a service ticket.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The new study corroborates the previous discovery of organic materials in Enceladus’s older ice grains.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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But the affirmation is merely asserted; nothing in the book corroborates it.—
Garth Greenwell,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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