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also reenforce
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 feels like a personnel department that’s retooling and reinforcing around Mahomes.
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Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
As the show's other characters and astronauts are closing in on their Eighties, Nedivi and Wolbert were keen on reinforcing venerable characters with a younger generation.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The cold strengthens, reinforces – like water into ice.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Doing deadlifts is another way to build functional strength—the movement reinforces proper mechanics for lifting heavy boxes, furniture, or other household objects.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
As the show's other characters and astronauts are closing in on their Eighties, Nedivi and Wolbert were keen on reinforcing venerable characters with a younger generation.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The cold strengthens, reinforces – like water into ice.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Doing deadlifts is another way to build functional strength—the movement reinforces proper mechanics for lifting heavy boxes, furniture, or other household objects.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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Not to mention, a budding rap career that would have been bolstered by playing for a Bay Area franchise in the heart of the West Coast rap scene.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Beijing is seeking to bolster trade ties to counter the impact, hosting several European and Asian leaders recently.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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After reviewing the case, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor have declined to file charges against Paul, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proven on a balance of probabilities, the war crime murder charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This is the time to nourish habits that support your focus.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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These small changes reduce waste, limit plastic use, and support a more mindful lifestyle without sacrificing convenience, helping both your home and the environment over time.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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