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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
And the move further reinforces Charlotte’s longstanding banking bona fides.
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Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The long experience and tight teamwork of unionized camera crews, art departments, and so forth from production to production both maintains high professional standards and reinforces long-standing professional norms.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The deal reinforces Platt’s optimism about NBIS’ growth trajectory and expectations of improvement in margins and unit economics.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Finally, postponement reinforces a system in which accountability is continually suspended.
—Jasmin Lilian Diab, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2026
Over time, this dynamic greatly reinforces inequality.
—Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Since 2018, the Day4Empathy reinforces Ebert’s embrace of the universal principles of empathy, humility, compassion and paying acts of kindness forward, Chaz Ebert said.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
This reinforces the confidence.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Corporate migration also reinforces why younger people are moving.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The long experience and tight teamwork of unionized camera crews, art departments, and so forth from production to production both maintains high professional standards and reinforces long-standing professional norms.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The deal reinforces Platt’s optimism about NBIS’ growth trajectory and expectations of improvement in margins and unit economics.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Finally, postponement reinforces a system in which accountability is continually suspended.
—Jasmin Lilian Diab, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2026
Over time, this dynamic greatly reinforces inequality.
—Russell Hancock, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Since 2018, the Day4Empathy reinforces Ebert’s embrace of the universal principles of empathy, humility, compassion and paying acts of kindness forward, Chaz Ebert said.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
This reinforces the confidence.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Corporate migration also reinforces why younger people are moving.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 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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Moisturizer Your evening moisturizer locks in hydration and supports skin repair overnight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Here in Connecticut, the Post Office helps people stay connected, supports local commerce, and remains a steady presence in the everyday life of the community.—
Readers Speak,
Hartford Courant,
7 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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