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as in to bolster
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 reinforce
This legislative move not only provides the ultimate backstop for consumer protection but structurally reinforces the dominance of the US dollar.
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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Europe has chosen a framework built on three mutually reinforcing pillars.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2026
The story also references its real-world sale in 2016 to the Polish government, reinforcing the contrast between its symbolic role in the narrative and its actual historical status as a high-value artwork whose ownership and meaning change depending on context.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
Like the Chinese emperors of old, Xi has used the lure of Chinese wealth to reinforce China’s power.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Europe has chosen a framework built on three mutually reinforcing pillars.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2026
The story also references its real-world sale in 2016 to the Polish government, reinforcing the contrast between its symbolic role in the narrative and its actual historical status as a high-value artwork whose ownership and meaning change depending on context.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
Like the Chinese emperors of old, Xi has used the lure of Chinese wealth to reinforce China’s power.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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But the videos have also appeared to bolster his popularity online, which Woolley said could force his opponents to take him more seriously.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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In 2024, the Biden administration set aside $20 billion to bolster port security initiatives over the next five years.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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But the team’s youth and inexperience proved to be a strength, not a weakness.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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But claims that Los Angeles — alongside New York — was the safest big city are generally considered overstated rather than conclusively proven.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Your browser does not support the video tag.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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That’s not supported by the data.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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