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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
So far, it’s been underwhelming – but the Russians have made some gains and vastly reinforced their troop numbers in some areas.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Every accomplishment, connection, and chapter in her life reinforces how much she’s grown and how much her inner strength keeps building.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
Players said the gist of the conversation was less about pointing out problems and more about reinforcing cohesion.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 29 June 2025
The Verve Therapeutics acquisition reinforces Eli Lilly’s position as an attractive investment opportunity, supported by strong demand for its obesity treatments and successful diversification into high-potential therapeutic areas.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Every accomplishment, connection, and chapter in her life reinforces how much she’s grown and how much her inner strength keeps building.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 29 June 2025
Players said the gist of the conversation was less about pointing out problems and more about reinforcing cohesion.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 29 June 2025
The Verve Therapeutics acquisition reinforces Eli Lilly’s position as an attractive investment opportunity, supported by strong demand for its obesity treatments and successful diversification into high-potential therapeutic areas.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
Verb
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Ralphs’ death was confirmed in a statement from his representative, though no exact date or cause of death was given.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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The deal, however, wasn’t immediately publicly confirmed by either the Iranian or Israeli governments, and the missiles kept flying.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Those using it can sit upright, sit cross-legged, lean back, sit diagonally so the hammock fabric supports their legs, and otherwise move and contort into various positions for extra comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Some include strengthening academic and residential life and including more Jewish student representation; supporting belonging and promoting respectful dialogue; and updating campus use rules and other procedures.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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From there, the Rockets bolstered its wing depth by signing Dorian Finney-Smith to a four-year deal to replace Dillon Brooks’ three-and-d production.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Adding Smith bolsters Pittsburgh's group of pass-catchers, which added All-Pro wideout DK Metcalf but lost 1,100-yard receiver George Pickens, who was traded to the Dallas Cowboys earlier this offseason.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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One person attempting to enroll in the L.A. Community College District came to an in-person meeting to verify their identity and presented a California driver’s license with the weight listed in kilograms, said Nicole Albo-Lopez, the deputy chancellor of LACCD.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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The confusion highlights the difficulty of verifying information on social media.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Sheriff’s officials said the crash was recorded on video and corroborated by an off-duty law enforcement witness who saw the crash occur.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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This is corroborated by data from Capital One Shopping, which estimates that in 2025, up to 51.6% of Americans use cashless transactions.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.—
Book Marks
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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To buttress that desire for control, the profile of full-back Guardiola employed changed.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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For this historic journey, Kipyegon utilized male pacers to help establish the pace of the race.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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And the state Riley Act, also passed in 1933, required California local governments to establish a building department and inspect new construction.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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