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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
Success reinforces the structure.
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Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Research on dark patterns reinforces that concern.
—Gregory M. Dickinson, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Excluding unhoused people from public spaces reinforces stigma and weakens the social bonds that support stability and recovery.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty.
—Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
In fact, it could be argued that the majority opinion reinforces democratic ideals more than the dissent does.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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.
—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
The dobby border reinforces vulnerable areas, helping prevent fraying and stretching over time.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Research on dark patterns reinforces that concern.
—Gregory M. Dickinson, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Excluding unhoused people from public spaces reinforces stigma and weakens the social bonds that support stability and recovery.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty.
—Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
In fact, it could be argued that the majority opinion reinforces democratic ideals more than the dissent does.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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.
—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
The dobby border reinforces vulnerable areas, helping prevent fraying and stretching over time.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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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
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While some people claim lemon juice and olive oil can detoxify your body, improve digestion, treat kidney stones and joint pain, and prevent premature aging and cardiovascular disease, no evidence supports these health claims.—
Michelle Pugle,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
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The sales tax supports economic development projects in the city’s East Side, specifically between Ninth Street and Gregory Boulevard to the north and south, and Indiana Avenue and The Paseo to the east and west.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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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
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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 21 May. 2026.
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