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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
Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón said the conflict reinforces the case for California to lessen its dependence on fossil fuels and move forward with cap-and-invest.
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Chaewon Chung
march 3, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The revival reinforces Rocky Horror’s place in pop culture history as a living, evolving experience rather than a relic of the 1970s.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The in-park experience reflects the character’s status and reinforces the attraction’s committment to accessibility, says Merlin Entertainments Group, which own the theme park.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Ambiguity does much of the work, deniability reinforces it, and legal contestability slows responses further.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
In theory, that openness reinforces Dropout’s brand.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2026
The same instability likely to produce short-term economic strain for China now simultaneously reinforces the logic behind its long-term planning.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Campbell, in particular, reinforces May's own personal feelings about prioritizing her private life.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
The film reinforces a basic truth, that the word isn’t just a word.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Chaewon Chung
march 3, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The revival reinforces Rocky Horror’s place in pop culture history as a living, evolving experience rather than a relic of the 1970s.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The in-park experience reflects the character’s status and reinforces the attraction’s committment to accessibility, says Merlin Entertainments Group, which own the theme park.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Ambiguity does much of the work, deniability reinforces it, and legal contestability slows responses further.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
In theory, that openness reinforces Dropout’s brand.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2026
The same instability likely to produce short-term economic strain for China now simultaneously reinforces the logic behind its long-term planning.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Campbell, in particular, reinforces May's own personal feelings about prioritizing her private life.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
The film reinforces a basic truth, that the word isn’t just a word.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
Verb
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In Abbas Kiarostami’s work, embracing the way that people who aren’t in the movie business talk and move bolsters the films’ documentary essence.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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The new retail arrival bolsters Stonebriar Centre, which is set to bring in others this year.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At the top of the list of must-haves for a home office, the ability to carve out a space that supports both work output and mental clarity is key.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Today’s Full Moon is a Lunar Eclipse, which supports your domestic life through honest conversations and small changes.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This show proves that there’s a real appetite.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This mathematical confirmation proves that the physics of a kilometer-wide storm doesn’t require the sky.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The concern is warranted, as AAA Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins confirms more price increases are likely.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The City of Norwalk confirms Marv’s Mainstreet Dive as one of five restaurant projects planned for the district, placing it among the next wave of openings attracting both locals and visiting families attending the new SportsPlex and Fieldhouse.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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