variants 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 Con 2025 event, RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg reiterated a buy rating on CrowdStrike with a 12-month price target of $510, saying the commentary from management, partners and customers reinforced his bullish long-term thesis. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025 In addition to moisturizing, the formula also reinforces nails and nourishes cuticles offering multiple benefits. Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025 The robust programming helped BIFF achieve its highest attendance in recent years, reinforcing the festival’s position as a crucial launchpad for Asian cinema even as the Korean industry grapples with unprecedented challenges. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025 Background checks and screenings have been reviewed and training on abuse awareness and reporting has been reinforced. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reinforce
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  • The man, whose position CNN confirmed independently, said he could be arrested too, but that would not stop the business.
    Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The Conejos County Coroner Richard Martin previously confirmed to PEOPLE that the men died after being struck by lightning.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • Smotrich demanded there be no agreement on Palestinian Authority or Qatari involvement in Gazan governance, nor anything that supports the concept of a future independent Palestinian state.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The Patriots' defense has been solid, holding opponents to under 100 rushing yards in each of their first three games, but the offense must improve to support the defense.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • Toddlers can bolster their verbal and social skills with pretend play items.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • As evidenced, efforts can culminate in formal events for strategizing and bolstering membership.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • The Vanderbilt hospital is the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center within 150 miles, the top designation verified by the American College of Surgeons for around-the-clock specialists, a high volume of trauma cases, robust research and quality patient care.
    Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • Medical examiners corroborated this version of events upon her arrest.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Aldo brought along a binder of evidence to corroborate his claims of persecution.
    Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • Of course, now that Bhumjaithai is in power, Anutin can wield the trappings of office to poach lawmakers from other parties to buttress his position.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Murdoch’s media muscle has been increasingly buttressed by his Wall Street Journal revenues as well as those of the doctrinaire Fox News.
    Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • With more than 20 years of experience at Calvin Klein, Victoria Beckham, Chloé and Stella McCartney, Smiley-Smith was brought in to re-establish a more refined, accessible luxury profile.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The city’s mayor, Brandon Johnson, signed an order directing Chicago law enforcement and officials not to cooperate with federal agents and established an initiative intended to protect residents’ rights.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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