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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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For a time, Cruz would let women know about misoprostol—how to procure and take it—and support them through the process while the doctor would provide consultations and follow-up care to those who needed it, such as an ultrasound to confirm gestation or monitoring of heavy bleeding.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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Adding native plants to existing garden beds is a simple way to boost curb appeal while supporting pollinators and improving soil health.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The social sector, including philanthropy and nonprofit providers, can support novel solutions and risk-taking, advocating for families, and providing direct services.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
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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Rolls-Royce Nova's Alvarenga agreed that European governments would also pour money into bolstering the region's maritime forces, especially in frigates, corvettes, and support vessels.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
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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While news broadcasters’ finances are buttressed by several sources of income — including ad revenue, licensing fees, cable and satellite fees and digital subscriptions — disincentivizing direct-to-consumer drug ads would harm traditional broadcasters and cable companies.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.—
Book Marks
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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