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also reenforce
as in to confirm
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
Next, a store is coming to Costa Mesa, Calif. at South Coast Plaza in the fall — reinforcing its investment in Southern California.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Because these stories are reinforcing it and that’s a real shame.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Specifically, the research reinforces the importance of reading nutrition labels in order to make healthy choices, especially if cereal is your child’s default breakfast.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 4 June 2025
This kind of language reinforces that your boundary is not resistance but a thoughtful approach to delivering results.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Because these stories are reinforcing it and that’s a real shame.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Specifically, the research reinforces the importance of reading nutrition labels in order to make healthy choices, especially if cereal is your child’s default breakfast.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 4 June 2025
This kind of language reinforces that your boundary is not resistance but a thoughtful approach to delivering results.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
Verb
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Enter your full name, email address, date of birth and other info to confirm your identity.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The Initial Court Challenges The parties then filed competing actions to vacate or confirm the award.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Arafat would similarly reject peace with Israel, support terrorism, and murder rivals and critics.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Along with developing a comprehensive rebuilding master plan and supporting the Palisades’ infrastructure reconstruction, AECOM will help coordinate broader public and private rebuilding efforts.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Bright’s absence aside, the midfield and defence are largely unchanged from the team’s runs to the final in their previous two major tournaments, and the latter has been bolstered by the availability of Leah Williamson, after the England captain missed the World Cup in 2023 with a knee injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Lin bolsters this perspective with scenes of Joe posting online about how medication weakens his resolve and becoming obsessed with school shootings.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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Who verified the authenticity of such serious accusations?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Police could not independently corroborate the associate’s claims, so Nickerson was not arrested or charged.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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Police were not able to corroborate that claim, according to the district attorney's office.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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But being diversified, according to Martins, helps buttress the company against macro headwinds, and the various business units of JHSF share many of the same customers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The involvement of Lakeland PBS, a member station in northern Minnesota, is meant to buttress the lawsuit’s arguments.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
Verb
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Over the course of his prolific, three-decade career, the American filmmaker has established a signature aesthetic and working style that could convince any actor to beg him for a part — almost any actor.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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