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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
Certain peptides signal fibroblasts to ramp up collagen and elastin production, while others reinforce the skin barrier or calm inflammation.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
In this way, the federal agency intends to reinforce personal investigations of foreigners applying for U.S. citizenship.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The digital expansion is also reinforced by the DG Media Network, the company’s retail media arm, Vasos said.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2025
Crime is a very real issue in many cities, and these governors’ declarations to the contrary reinforces the idea that, once again, Democrats are running the risk of being on the wrong side of an 80-20 issue.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
In this way, the federal agency intends to reinforce personal investigations of foreigners applying for U.S. citizenship.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The digital expansion is also reinforced by the DG Media Network, the company’s retail media arm, Vasos said.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2025
Crime is a very real issue in many cities, and these governors’ declarations to the contrary reinforces the idea that, once again, Democrats are running the risk of being on the wrong side of an 80-20 issue.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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North Korean state media also confirmed that Kim was attending the parade at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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Evergreen Park coach Jim Ramazinski confirmed that Evans will play a big role in helping this year’s team try to achieve that goal.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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State lawmakers strongly opposed the idea at the outset, even as all seven members of Indiana’s GOP congressional delegation supported redistricting.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even with little personal connection to sorority culture, Becky and Amy put their best foot forward to support their kids.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The summer has brought new signings and movement for the clubs who finished around them, but Leicester have not similarly bolstered, instead bringing in two players (25-year-old defender Heather Payne and 31-year-old midfielder Celeste Boureille) on frees and 19-year-old goalkeeper Katie Keane.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Carter | Getty Images JetBlue Airways plans to install Amazon's Project Kuiper on some of its airplanes to bolster in-flight Wi-Fi, the companies announced Thursday, in a vote of confidence for the nascent internet satellite service.—
Annie Palmer,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The news organizations verified the data, including by soliciting input from professors at universities in Texas.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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At one point during the hearing, the Health secretary claimed that Black boys who receive the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine have a higher risk of autism, which has never been verified by scientists.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Two witnesses also corroborated the barista’s account, according to the affidavit.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the time, the Miami Herald reported that Carvajal, who was also accused of being part of Cartel de los Soles, was cooperating with US prosecutors, providing evidence against Maduro in exchange for a reduced sentence, something CNN has not been able to independently corroborate.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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So that needs to be buttressed.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
24 Aug. 2025
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Goldberg, co-chair of Paramount Pictures and Paramount Television, buttressed Ellison’s pledge to invest in strong family and YA-friendly movies and TV shows.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Period-appropriate musical elements will help establish the nostalgic atmosphere.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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