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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
Today's decision reinforces that commitment.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Aerial refueling highlights global reach and efficiency Beyond the visual insights, the test reinforces the B-21’s operational concept.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
By focusing on the full roofing system, this approach reinforces performance across the entire assembly, not just one layer.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The failure of the ceasefire talks in Pakistan over the weekend reinforces the higher-for-longer thesis.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Doing deadlifts is another way to build functional strength—the movement reinforces proper mechanics for lifting heavy boxes, furniture, or other household objects.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
The Kansas Intellectual Rights and Knowledge, or KIRK Act, reinforces college students’ right to engage in free speech activities on campus.
—Matthew Kelly
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
And the move further reinforces Charlotte’s longstanding banking bona fides.
—Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Aerial refueling highlights global reach and efficiency Beyond the visual insights, the test reinforces the B-21’s operational concept.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
By focusing on the full roofing system, this approach reinforces performance across the entire assembly, not just one layer.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The failure of the ceasefire talks in Pakistan over the weekend reinforces the higher-for-longer thesis.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Doing deadlifts is another way to build functional strength—the movement reinforces proper mechanics for lifting heavy boxes, furniture, or other household objects.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
The Kansas Intellectual Rights and Knowledge, or KIRK Act, reinforces college students’ right to engage in free speech activities on campus.
—Matthew Kelly
april 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
And the move further reinforces Charlotte’s longstanding banking bona fides.
—Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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In a cash crunch, streaming subscriptions also tend to be casualties, which only bolsters the value of over-the-air TV when Americans are keeping a tight grip on their checkbooks.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wemby bolsters his defensive-minded MVP case Wembanyama argued after Monday's win at Miami that his defensive excellence should factor into him winning MVP.—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The full text menu also supports touch input.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The system runs on UnifoLM, Unitree’s proprietary unified large-scale model for robotics, and supports reinforcement learning to improve motion control and task execution.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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The result is an effortlessly elegant look that proves a black and white ensemble rarely fails to meet the assignment.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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This structural incompleteness proves the Lystrosaurus was still in a pre-hatching developmental stage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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When production for the show's latest installment begins in May, the cast and crew are heading to Greece and Monaco, Netflix confirms to PEOPLE.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The early evidence confirms this is exactly what has happened.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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