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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
This transition to renewable energy not only supports our broader decarbonization goals but also reinforces our dedication to integrating sustainable practices into the core of our operations.
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
This can be damaging—especially to teens and young adults—by reinforcing weight stigma and creating unrealistic expectations.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Acknowledgement: Recognizing people’s contributions, even with a simple thank-you, reinforces a sense of value and belonging.
—Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Will Campbell reinforce a rotation of edge rushers that lost Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham in the offseason?
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
This can be damaging—especially to teens and young adults—by reinforcing weight stigma and creating unrealistic expectations.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Acknowledgement: Recognizing people’s contributions, even with a simple thank-you, reinforces a sense of value and belonging.
—Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Will Campbell reinforce a rotation of edge rushers that lost Josh Sweat and Brandon Graham in the offseason?
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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Steve Burton confirms 'General Hospital' exit over vaccine mandate: This 'hurts'Need a break?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The Tiger King star confirmed the deportation of Flores via social media.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Brown gathered prominent African-American voices, primarily star athletes, to discuss and ultimately support heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali's refusal, a month earlier, to enter the Vietnam War draft.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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It’s become his signature issue and most Americans support it.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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Sentiment was bolstered Tuesday by the latest reading on consumer inflation showing prices rising at a slower pace than Wall Street economists had expected.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Several of the prosecution's key witnesses will also be testifying under pseudonyms, in an aim to protect their identities, further bolstering the air of privacy that is meant to surround such a sensitive case.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In Bitcoin, nodes verify signatures and miners’ proof of work.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The Times could not yet verify whether Bartkus had any other affiliation with the base.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The jury will weigh Ventura's claims as the trial continues into the summer, with more witnesses expected to corroborate key elements of the prosecution's case.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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The video appears to corroborate what's alleged in Cassie's suit.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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That reputation was certainly buttressed by the fact that the bourbon had a 9-year-old age statement, which is more than twice as old as Jim Beam Original or other comparable whiskeys.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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That vision was buttressed by the promise of staggering city subsidies.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The report also presses the Federal Communications Commission to establish performance standards and develop measurable goals and monitoring for WEA performance, and ensure mobile providers include location-aware maps by the December 2026 deadline.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Much of the fighting has focused on the group’s desire to establish an independent Kurdish state in the country’s southeast.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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